Overnight Walnut French Toast With Cranberry Walnut Ginger Compote
Description
As seen on the Hallmark Home & Family Channel. Featuring nutrient-rich cranberries, walnuts and orange juice, this tart-sweet combination is perfect for your holiday breakfast or brunch. Make ahead the night before and pop in the oven in the morning!
* Nutrition information is for french toast only
Ingredients
OVERNIGHT WALNUT FRENCH TOAST
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8 slices Texas Toast or 1-inch thick slices French bread
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2 1/2 cups milk or walnut milk
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup butter, melted (plus extra for baking dish)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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6 eggs
CRANBERRY WALNUT GINGER COMPOTE
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1/2 cup toasted California Walnuts, coarsely chopped
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2 cups cranberries
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1/2 cup orange juice (juice from 2 oranges)
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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Zest from 1 orange
PREPARATION
OVERNIGHT WALNUT FRENCH TOAST
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Place bread on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until it’s lightly toasted on the outside, but still very soft on the inside. Butter a 13 X – inch baking dish.
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Whisk together milk, sugar, butter, extract, cinnamon and eggs in a large bowl. Dip each bread slice into mixture and let soak for about 15 seconds on each side. Place in prepared baking dish, overlapping slices slightly if necessary.
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Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until it’s golden brown and somewhat firm to the touch. Serve immediately.
CRANBERRY WALNUT GINGER COMPOTE
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To toast walnuts: Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees. Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and chop coarsely.
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Add cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, ginger and orange zest to a medium sauce pan.
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On medium heat, bring to a boil and stir frequently for 12-15 minutes until the cranberries pop and the liquid starts to reduce.
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Serve warm or transfer to container and refrigerate once cooled.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 290 cal
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.12 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3.41 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g