PEARS FOSTER BRIE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

INDULGE YOURSELF INTO THIS ELEGANT FRENCH TOAST.
IT IS STUFFED WITH CREAMY BRIE CHEESE, DIPPED IN EGG AND
FRIED UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN.  TOPPED WITH CHOPPED PEARS IN A
SLIGHTLY SWEET BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, WITH A DASH OF RUM.....YUM!!!!  

PEAR SAUCE:
1 can pears, chopped
1 cup pear juice
2 TBS butter
3 TBS brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt
2 TBS rum, optional

DIRECTIONS FOR SAUCE:
1.  Add all ingredients into saucepan.  Heat on med/high for approx. 8-10 mins, or until starts to thicken.  Let rest until ready to use.



INGREDIENTS:
2 TBS olive oil
2 TBS butter
4 Slices Three Bakers gluten free bread
5 ozs cream brie
2 eggs, beaten
powdered sugar for garnish

DIRECTIONS:
1.  Heat oil and butter in non stick pan on low/medium heat.
2.  Spread brie cheese on two slices of bread.  Top with remaining slices, pressing lightly, to seal.
3.  Beat eggs in small bowl.  Dip bread into beaten eggs, flip to coat over side.  Saute on each side until golden brown, approx. 2 mins each side.