Pain Perdu with Poached Apricots

Pain Perdu with Poached Apricots
Pain Perdu with Poached Apricots might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 7g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 301 calories. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. If you have apricots, butter, powdered sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

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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