Double-Cinnamon French Toast

If you enjoy pure maple syrup, you will love this recipe.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup pure maple syrup
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 3  large eggs
• 1  cup  whipping cream (or half and half)
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4  slices  cinnamon-swirl bread (or egg bread)

Directions

1. Bring syrup, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Boil 2 minutes.
2. Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, 3 tablespoons maple syrup mixture and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon in bowl. Place bread slices in large baking dish. Pour egg mixture over; turn to coat. Pierce bread in several places with fork. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Turn over bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve with remaining syrup.