French Toast With Pears and Pomegranate Sauce

mariposa13's Note:

Bon Appetit.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cardamom , divided
• 4 slices egg bread (3/4 inches thick slices)
• 4 tablespoons butter , divided
• 2 firm but ripe unpeeled red anjou pears or 2 bartlett pears , halved, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar

Directions:

1. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1/2 tsp cardamom to blend in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish.
2. Add bread slices; let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, turning bread slices occasionally, about 10 minute.
3. Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp butter in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
4. Add pears; saute until beginning to soften, about 3 minute.
5. Transfer pears to plate.
6. Add 2 tbsp butter to skillet; stir to melt.
7. Add pomegranate juice, sugar, and remaining 3/4 tsp cardamom. Simmer until liquid is slightly thickened and syrupy, about 5 minute.
8. Remove sauce from heat.
9. Melt remaining 1 tbsp butter on griddle or in another large nonstick skillet over med heat.
10. Add bread slices and cook until golden brown, about 3 min per side.
11. Cut toast slices diagonally in half; top with pear slices and spoon sauce on top.