Pain Perdu with Poached Apricots

Pain Perdu with Poached Apricots
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pain Perdu with Poached Apricots a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 297 calories, 7g of protein, and 13g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up powdered sugar, butter, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Stir 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and star anise in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil.
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Add orange liqueur. Simmer until syrupy, about 3 minutes.
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Add apricots and cook until apricots soften, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Cover and keep warm. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat before using.)
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Whisk milk and eggs in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
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Add bread in single layer.
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Let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes per side.
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Cook 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until butter begins to foam.
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Add 3 bread slices to skillet and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer to warm platter. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 3 bread slices.
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Divide pain perdu among 6 plates. Spoon warm apricots and syrup over, discarding star anise. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score2
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