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Ingredients
- PRALINE SYRUP:
- 9 * 9 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 * 3 cups half-and-half cream
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
- 24 to 30 * 24 to 30 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
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- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 * 2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
Step 1
* In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Arrange bread in a single layer in two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
* Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
* Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in pecans and butter; simmer 2 minutes longer. Serve with French toast. Yield: 10-12 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 448 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 194 mg cholesterol, 337 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.