Golden-brown French Toast bathed in a shiny, amber-hued pear compote, garnished with glistening brown bacon crumbles and sprigs of mint. A light dusting of powdered sugar accentuates the toasts. It's a harmony of earthy tones and cozy contrast.

American Brunch with Pear-Bourbon French Toast and Bacon Crumble

Name: American Brunch with Pear-Bourbon French Toast and Bacon Crumble
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ripe, firm pears, 2 cored and thinly sliced; lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; bourbon, 3 tablespoons; brown sugar, 2 tablespoons; thick white bread, 4 slices; large eggs, 2; whole milk, 1/2 cup; ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon; bacon strips, 4 cooked and crumbled; mint leaves, for garnish; powdered sugar, for dusting; unsalted butter, 1/4 cup for frying; salt, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Halal

Daily Recipe: January 27, 2024

Embrace the comforting flavors of winter with this uniquely American brunch recipe featuring ripe, sweet pears. We are taking a classic French Toast and elevating it with a luscious pear and bourbon compote plus a crispy bacon crumble for an unexpected crunch. Modern American cuisine is all about creativity and this fun recipe encapsulates just that!

Ingredients (for 2)

Ripe, firm pears - 2 - cored and thinly sliced
Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Bourbon - 3 tablespoons
Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
Thick white bread - 4 slices
Large eggs - 2
Whole milk - 1/2 cup
Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
Bacon strips - 4 - cooked and crumbled
Mint leaves - for garnish
Powdered sugar - for dusting
Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup - for frying
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍐🥄🔥

In a medium saucepan, mix the pears, lemon juice, bourbon, and brown sugar. Cook while stirring occasionally until the pears are tender and syrupy, for about 10 - 15 minutes. Maintain it warm.
Step 2 - 🥚🥛🧂🍞

Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture. Make sure both sides of each slice are well coated.
Step 3 - 🍳🍞🔥

Melt half of the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook 2 bread slices at a time until each side is golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining bread and butter.
Step 4 - 🍽️🍐🥓🌱

Serve 2 slices of French Toast per plate, add the pear compote on top, sprinkle with crumbled bacon, garnish with mint leaves, and dust with a thin layer of powdered sugar.

Additional

The pear compote can be made ahead and refrigerated. It's wonderful warm or chilled. For vegetarian version, skip the bacon or replace with vegetarian bacon. Kids can help dip the bread in the egg mixture and assemble the final dish.