Vanilla Rum French Toast with Pears and Blackberries
This Vanilla Rum French Toast is a breeze to make! We're packing this recipe full of flavor by using vanilla rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a little maple syrup. Toss fresh, juicy blackberries and pear slices with a little brown sugar and vanilla rum to top your french toast, and you've got the most delicious brunch possible!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Rum French Toast
- 1 loaf brioche bread about a 1 lb loaf
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum
- 2 TBSP real maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For the Fruit
- 1 pint fresh blackberries
- 1 large pear, sliced
- 1 TBSP Blue Chair Bay Vanilla Rum
- pinch brown sugar
- pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep: Whisk all the french toast batter ingredients together in a large, shallow bowl. Heat a griddle or pan over medium high heat and spray well with cooking spray or use butter to grease.
- Cook the French Toast: Working with a few pieces of bread at a time, soak each piece well on each side. Fry each piece on the heated and greased griddle/pan until golden brown - flip and repeat. To keep pieces warm as they come off the griddle, place them on a large plate and keep a kitchen towel over them.
- Mix up the Fruit Topping: Stir together the pear slices, blackberries and vanilla rum with a pinch of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Serve + Store: Serve the french toast warm with plenty of butter, maple syrup, and our spiced vanilla rum fruit!Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Notes
Note: Blue Chair Bay Rum can be found in the alcohol dept in many major grocery stores - and here's a link to their store locator!