MRS. KOSTYRA'S PEAR-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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Martha says of this simple brunch dish of fluffy French toast stuffed with pears, "filling it with fruit may be an idea Mom borrowed from me, which is kind of nice-the learning going in the other direction."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 firm-ripe Bosc pears, cored, peeled, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 tablespoons sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons pear eau de vie, such as Poire William (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of coarse salt
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 loaf day-old brioche (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Confectioners' sugar, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pear slices and 1 tablespoon sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Put eggs, milk, orange juice, eau de vie, if desired, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and zests in a wide, deep dish. Beat well with a fork.
  • Dip brioche slices into egg mixture; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Divide pears among half the slices. Top with remaining slices.
  • Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Transfer 2 or 3 pear sandwiches to skillet with a spatula. Cook until deep golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn; cook until deep golden brown and slightly puffy all over, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately with maple syrup or confectioners' sugar, if desired.

ABBAS Korai
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This French toast was delicious! The pear filling was a nice twist on the classic recipe. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mesum Mehrani
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I wasn't sure how the pear filling would taste in French toast, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was a great combination of flavors. The French toast was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Aditya Sharma
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This recipe was easy to follow and the French toast turned out great! The pear filling was delicious and the cinnamon sugar topping added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Glam Moreno
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. The pear filling is so good and the French toast is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Thokozani Sibanda
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my husband and he loved it. The pear filling was delicious and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Libra Star
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I made this for my family for breakfast and they all loved it! The pear filling was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Samuel Wessels
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This French toast was delicious! The pear filling was a nice twist on the classic recipe. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amelia Weedor
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I wasn't sure how the pear filling would taste in French toast, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was a great combination of flavors. The French toast was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharon Kuria
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This recipe was easy to follow and the French toast turned out great! The pear filling was delicious and the cinnamon sugar topping added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nelisiwe Dlamini
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. The pear filling is so good and the French toast is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohamed Hashmi
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my husband and he loved it. The pear filling was delicious and the French toast was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Maddison Blight
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I made this for my family for breakfast and they loved it! The pears added a nice sweetness to the French toast, and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Alin Gautam
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This French toast was delicious! The pear filling was a nice surprise, and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Melissa Apollon
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pear filling was amazing, and the French toast was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Joan Jj
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This pear stuffed French toast was a huge hit at our house! It was easy to make and so delicious. The pear filling was perfectly sweet and gooey, and the French toast was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. We'll definitely be making this