Ingredients
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided6 tablespoons butter, divided1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided3 medium ripe pears, peeled and sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)3 eggs, lightly beaten3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg6 slices French bread (1 inch thick)Ice cream
Preparation
In a skillet, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir until sugar dissolved. Add pears; cook until tender.
In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip bread in egg mixture to coat each side. Melt remaining butter in a skillet. Fry bread over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Top with ice cream and pear mixture.
