Best 6 French Toast With Pears And Pomegranate Sauce Recipes

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French toast with pears and pomegranate sauce is a delightful and elegant breakfast or brunch dish that combines the classic flavors of French toast with the sweetness of pears and the tartness of pomegranate. This dish is perfect for special occasions or a lazy weekend morning. The pears and pomegranate sauce add a unique and flavorful twist to the traditional French toast recipe, making it a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH TOAST WITH PEARS AND POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bread     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Pear     Spice     Winter     Pan-Fry     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom,divided
4 3/4-inch-thick slices egg bread
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 firm but ripe unpeeled red Anjou or Bartlett pears, halved, cored, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 cup pomegranate juice
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom to blend in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Add bread slices; let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, turning bread slices occasionally with spatula, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Transfer pears to plate. Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet; stir to melt. Add pomegranate juice, sugar, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon cardamom; simmer until liquid is slightly thickened and syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter on griddle or in another large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bread slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Cut French toast slices diagonally in half; divide among plates. Top with pear slices, spoon sauce over, and serve.

PEAR AND ALMOND FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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An easy, layered dish that refrigerates overnight so you have more time to spend with your guests in the morning! This recipe makes a lot, so it's great for a crowd.

Provided by abfabmom

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 9h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
½ cup brown sugar
1 (29 ounce) can pear halves, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 ½ cups eggs
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Evenly distribute the butter cubes into the bottom of a 10x14-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the pear slices into the bottom of the dish. Arrange the bread cubes into a single layer over the pears.
  • Mix the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract together in a bowl until fully blended; pour evenly over the bread cubes, assuring all pieces are evenly covered. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and chill overnight in refrigerator.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow to warm while the oven preheats.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the bread is golden brown and the eggs have solidified, 45 to 60 minutes. Top with the sliced almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 215.2 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

GRANDMA'S PEACH FRENCH TOAST



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My mother gave me this to use at my mother group. Everyone loved it so I decided to post it and share the great blend of peaches and French toast. Smells great when cooking.

Provided by SUDEMERS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 9h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons water
1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
12 (3/4 inch thick) slices day-old French bread
5 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, stir together the brown sugar, butter and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Pour the brown sugar mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and tilt the dish to cover the entire bottom. Place peaches in a layer over the sugar coating, then top with slices of French bread. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla. Slowly pour over the bread slices to coat evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bread is golden brown. Spoon out portions to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 146.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 275.9 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

PEAR-AND-RASPBERRY BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Go for brioche or challah in this make-ahead French toast casserole that's a crowd-pleasing brunch dish. Both breads are egg-based and offer a nice custardy texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf challah, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/4 pounds Bosc pears (3 to 4), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise
9 ounces raspberries (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Arrange bread, pears, and raspberries evenly in overlapping layers in a 2 1/2-to-3-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; whisk to thoroughly combine. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and fruits; press with palms to fully submerge. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour, or refrigerate up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over top of bread and fruits. Bake until puffed, golden brown on top, and set, 55 to 65 minutes (if browning too quickly, tent with foil). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

FRENCH TOAST WITH PEARS, BRIE, AND CINNAMON



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A delicious twist on french toast that can be made-ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours. Great for brunch, holidays, and special occasions.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
14 -16 slices French bread (half-inch slices, about 1 loaf)
8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cheese thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet cook pears, brown sugar, and rosemary in 2 T butter over medium heat for 4-5 mins or until pears are tender.
  • Arrange 7 or 8 bread slices in a single layer in prepared dish. Spoon pear mixture and arrange Brie on bread slices. Top each stack with a bread slice. Brush bread with melted butter.
  • Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over bread. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour over bread slices. Cover and chill for 1-24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 mins or until edges are puffed and golden. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, and honey, or cranberry conserve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.7, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 1039.8, Carbohydrate 80.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 14.9, Protein 20.9

FRENCH TOAST WITH PEARS AND POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Make and share this French Toast With Pears and Pomegranate Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided
4 slices egg bread (3/4 inches thick slices)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 firm but ripe unpeeled red Anjou pears or 2 bartlett pears, halved, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices
1 cup pomegranate juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1/2 tsp cardamom to blend in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Add bread slices; let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, turning bread slices occasionally, about 10 minute.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp butter in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add pears; saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minute.
  • Transfer pears to plate.
  • Add 2 tbsp butter to skillet; stir to melt.
  • Add pomegranate juice, sugar, and remaining 3/4 tsp cardamom. Simmer until liquid is slightly thickened and syrupy, about 5 minute.
  • Remove sauce from heat.
  • Melt remaining 1 tbsp butter on griddle or in another large nonstick skillet over med heat.
  • Add bread slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 min per side.
  • Cut toast slices diagonally in half; top with pear slices and spoon sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.1, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 321.4, Sodium 407.7, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 52.5, Protein 14.1

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears that are firm but not too soft, as they will hold their shape better when cooked.
  • If you don't have pomegranate molasses, you can make your own by simmering pomegranate juice with sugar and lemon juice until it thickens.
  • You can also use other fruits in place of pears, such as apples, peaches, or berries.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the pomegranate sauce while it is simmering.
  • Serve the French toast with a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

This French toast recipe with pears and pomegranate sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. The pears are caramelized in butter and brown sugar, and the pomegranate sauce adds a tart and tangy flavor. The French toast is then topped with whipped cream and pomegranate seeds for a beautiful and festive presentation. This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's a great way to use up any leftover pears you may have.

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