CARAMEL-PECAN FRENCH TOAST

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
12 slices honey white bread
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted and divided
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Fully cooked bacon slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour brown sugar mixture into an ungreased 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 bread slices in brown sugar mixture, cutting slices as necessary to fit in dish. Sprinkle raisins and 3/4 cup pecans evenly over bread. Top with remaining bread slices.
  • Whisk together eggs, next 4 ingredients, and 1 cup cream. Pour egg mixture over bread slices in baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Beat remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Divide French toast evenly among individual serving plates. Top each serving with whipped cream; drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Serve with bacon, if desired.

MD rana Akon
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This recipe is a winner! The combination of caramel, pecans, and French toast is heavenly.


Ubright Tech
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I love the way the caramel pecan topping caramelizes in the oven. It's the perfect complement to the French toast.


Hazel Gavaldon
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast. The caramel pecan topping makes it extra special.


Atteeq Rehman
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I've never made French toast before, but this recipe made it easy. The caramel pecan topping was a nice touch.


leo miller
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The caramel pecan topping is a real treat.


Taswar Abbas
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I made this for my brunch guests and they raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.


Ebony Johnson
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Wow! This French toast is amazing. The caramel pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Gyanendra Bogati
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This recipe is a keeper! My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Mr Hasib Kazi
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This is the best French toast I've ever had. The bread was perfectly cooked and the caramel pecan topping was divine.


kayla Hill
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I'm not usually a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramel pecan topping is heavenly!


Shafqat Umrani
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I love the combination of caramel and pecans in this recipe. It's a really unique and delicious way to start the day.


AZIZ Rind
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This is my new go-to French toast recipe. It's so simple to make, but it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Raja Haris
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The caramel sauce is so easy to make and it really takes this dish to the next level.


Abishek Silva
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This French toast was a hit with my family! The caramel pecan topping was the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy, and the bread was cooked to perfection.