Ingredients

  • 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 slices of Brioche
  • 2 bananas
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Method

  • In a saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
  • Add the pecans and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the maple syrup and bring the liquid up to a simmer.
  • Remove the pan from the stove and add the rum.
  • Carefully place the pan back on the stove and flame the sauce.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, to dissolve the sugar.
  • In a nonstick saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Dip 2 slices of the bread into the egg-milk mixture, coating evenly.
  • Fry in the butter until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  • Repeat until all the butter and bread is used.
  • Lay the pain perdu on a platter.
  • Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Pile the bananas in the center of the pain perdu.
  • Spoon the warm sauce over the bananas and pain perdu.
  • Dust the entire plate with powdered sugar.