Banana Bread French Toast with Grilled Pineapple & Maple Walnut Syrup

Makes 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Juicy grilled pineapple and rich maple walnut syrup are a perfect finish for this delightful twist on French toast made entirely on your grill.

Ingredients
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup walnuts, chopped

8 rings fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 large eggs
1 cup half & half
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch salt
8 slices banana bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick
Powdered sugar for garnishing (optional)

The syrup
Bring the corn syrup, maple syrup, sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until syrup begins to thicken (15 minutes). Stir in nuts and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm until ready to serve.

The French toast
Preheat your grill to medium-high. Grill the pineapple until well browned on both sides. Remove and cover with tin foil to keep warm. Meanwhile, make the custard by beating together the eggs, half & half, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a shallow bowl. Completely coat both sides of the banana bread with the custard and lay them on the grill. Cook until golden brown on both sides.

To serve
Lay 2 pieces of banana bread on a plate, top with two slices of pineapple and drizzle with syrup. Dust with powdered sugar or garnish with fresh mint for color

Inspire your taste buds
Grill the French toast for an extra crisp crust
Create a unique flavor by combining multiple syrups
Toast walnuts in a dry pan to intensify the flavor

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