Ingredients
3/4
cup sweetened dried cranberries
3
tablespoons finely chopped pecans
16
slices (3x2 1/2 inches) soft French bread, 1 inch thick
6
eggs
1
tablespoon grated orange peel
2
cups milk
1 1/2
cups orange juice
3
tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1
cup maple-flavored or real maple syrup
Preparation
Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle cranberries and pecans evenly into dish; arrange bread slices tightly in single layer over top. 2. In large bowl with wire whisk, beat eggs. Stir in orange peel, milk, orange juice and butter until smooth. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to bake, heat oven to 425°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bread is puffy and edges are golden brown. Serve with syrup.
