Plum Upside-Down Baked French Toast
This rustic cake is a delicious way to celebrate the best of the plum season.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 6 slices French bread, 1-inch thick
- 2 cups chopped ripe fresh plums
- 2 Tbs water
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated lemon peel
Directions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Beat eggs, milk, almond extract, and vanilla in medium bowl until blended. Pour 1/2 of the egg mixture into 9-inch square baking dish. Place bread slices in mixture; pour remaining egg mixture over bread. Let stand, turning occasionally, until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile combine plums and water in medium saucepan; cook, covered, over medium heat until tender. Add sugar and lemon peel; mix. Spread in 8-inch square baking dish.
- Place soaked bread on top of plums. Bake in 375°F oven until lightly browned and no visible liquid egg remains, 20–30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 359
Calories from Fat 80 (22%)
(14%)Total Fat 9g
(14%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(94%)Cholesterol 281mg
(18%)Sodium 425mg
(10%)Potassium 341mg
Total Carbohydrate 56g
(11%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 27g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(28%)Protein 14g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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