Blueberry Stuffed French Toast with Blueberry Orange Sauce

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by cheftom, Dec 13, 2007.

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    I love a good breakfast! This weekend I was entertaining guests and I surprised them with this delightful blueberry stuffed french toast. Blueberries happened to be on sale this week at my local grocery store. You could easily substitute your favorite berry into this recipe. Everyone loved it, and I hope you do too!

    Non-stick cooking spray
    6 eggs
    1 teaspoon grated orange peel
    2/3 cup orange juice
    3 tablespoons sugar, divided
    1 Pinch salt, optional
    1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed and drained, if frozen)
    8 slices Italian bread, 1-1/4 inches thick
    1/3 cup sliced almonds
    Blueberry Orange Sauce, see recipe

    Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

    In a medium bowl beat eggs, then add the peel, juice, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the salt until well blended.

    Pour into a 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking pan; set aside.

    In a small bowl combine blueberries and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; set aside.

    With the tip of a sharp knife, cut a 1-1/2-inch wide pocket in the side of each bread slice. Fill pockets with reserved blueberry mixture, dividing evenly.

    Place filled slices in egg mixture. Let stand, turning once, until egg mixture is absorbed, about 5 minutes on each side.

    Arrange bread on prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with almonds. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, turning slices after 10 minutes.
    Serve with Blueberry Orange Sauce.

    Serves 4 to 6 portions

    Blueberry Orange Sauce

    3 tablespoons sugar
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
    1/4 cup orange juice
    1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
    1 cup orange sections (about 2 oranges)

    In a cup combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan bring orange juice and 1/4 cup water to a boil. Add blueberries and orange sections. Return to a boil; cook until liquid is released from fruit, about 2 minutes. Stir in sugar mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
     
    cheftom, Dec 13, 2007 IP
  2. myp

    myp Well-Known Member

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    lol, good job bringing attention to your blog. It does sound good though...
     
    myp, Dec 13, 2007 IP
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    mosa Active Member

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    I would like to buy it.

    Thanks
     
    mosa, Dec 13, 2007 IP
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    SFOD_D223 Peon

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    could only imagine what that could smell like in real life.
     
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    Will try it out, breakfast isn't my thing though.
     
    C.Evans, Dec 13, 2007 IP
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    twistedspikes Notable Member

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    That sounds pretty good. I'm going to try it. *bookmarks thread*
     
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    cheftom Active Member

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    how did it come out ? Did anyone try it ?
     
    cheftom, Dec 26, 2007 IP
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    twistedspikes Notable Member

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    Not yet, need to buy some blueberries...can never find them in the supermarket.
     
    twistedspikes, Dec 26, 2007 IP