Pumpkin French Toast

I love to sprinkle a little pecans over the top of the French toast.  Pumpkin, maple syrup and pecans so good together.  

pumpkin butter

PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST

(serves 4 )

French Toast Ingredients:

*4 large eggs, beaten

*3/4 cup heavy cream

*1/2 cup pumpkin puree

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring)

*1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

*8 slices of Texas toast bread

*3 tablespoons, butter

*syrup or powdered sugar (optional)

*chopped pecans (optional)

Pumpkin Butter Ingredients:

*1/4 cup butter, softened

*2 tablespoons pumpkin puree

*2 tablespoons maple syrup

*1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

*dash of ground nutmeg

Pumpkin Butter Directions:

~Mix 1/4 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a dash of ground nutmeg.

French Toast Directions:

~In pie plate, whisk 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.

~Heat up a large skillet over medium-low heat.

~Melt 3 tablespoons butter into pan.

~Dip bread into mixture coating both sides (about 20 seconds per side).

~Cook about 3-5 minutes per side or until golden brown on each side.

~Serve french toast and top with pumpkin butter, syrup or powdered sugars and peans.