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Sweet Cherry French Toast

8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
6 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
CHERRY TOPPING:
4 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons cold water
Vanilla yogurt

Place the bread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. In a bowl, whisk
the eggs, milk, syrup, sugar, orange peel and salt. Pour over bread; turn to
coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In a bowl, combine the cherries, orange
juice and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Transfer bread slices to
another greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Discard any remaining egg

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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Sweet Cherry French Toast cont.

mixture. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir
in the reserved cherry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or
until thickened. Serve over French toast; drizzle with yogurt.

Yield: 4 servings.