Rum Spiced French Toast W/ Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

Blueberry Sauce

• 1 pint blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt

French Toast

• 1 loaf French bread, hard crust prefered
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 pint cream (half & half OK)
• 4 tablespoons dark rum (Captain Morgan Spiced, works best)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
• powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Blueberry Sauce:.

2. 2

   Place ingredients in small saucepan.

3. 3

   Bring to a simmer, over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Stir constantly for about 3-4 minutes, until thickened.

5. 5

   Set aside.

6. 6

   French Toast:.

7. 7

   Cut off the ends & slice diagonally, about 3/4 inch thick. (You should have about 12 slices).

8. 8

   Place remaining ingredients in a bowl, except powdered sugar.

9. 9

   Beat until smooth.

10. 10

    Pour half of batter into a 13 X 9 pan.

11. 11

    Place bread slices into pan.

12. 12

    Pour remaing batter over bread.

13. 13

    Turn over each slice, to completely coat, if needed.

14. 14

    Heat a non-stick griddle or pan. (300° if using electric).

15. 15

    Cook until golden brown on both sides. (About 2-3 minutes, each side).

16. 16

    Remove to plate & dust w/ powdered sugar, if desired.

17. 17

    Serve immediently w. warm Blueberry Sauce or REAL Maple Syrup.