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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Almond Butter and Jelly French Toast Sammies

A warming way to start your day:
(4 servings)

3 cups frozen mixed berries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 large eggs
1&1/2 cup 2%* milk
8 slices of good quality whole grain and seeded bread*
1/2 cup salted almond butter
1/4 cup roasted, salted, chopped almonds, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
2 T. unsalted butter, divided
Powdered sugar* (to sprinkle on top)

In a medium saucepan, combine the frozen berries with the sugar and 1/2 cup water, and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring and crushing occasionally, until the berries and sauce are slightly thickened, about 10 mins. Meanwhile in a large baking dish, beat the eggs with the milk. Arrange the bread slices on a work surface and spread 4 of the slices evenly with the almond butter. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of chopped almonds on top. Spread the raspberry preserves evenly on the remaining slices of bread and close the sandwiches. Heat a large griddle, and add 1 T. of the butter. Dip the sammies in the egg mixture, pressing to soak. Cook on the griddle over moderate heat until browned; about 3 mins. Add the remaining butter, flip the sammies, and cook until golden; about 3 mins. longer. Transfer to plates, and spoon the mixed berry sauce on top. Garnish with chopped almonds and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. I would serve this with grilled slices of Canadian bacon. YUMOLA!!!

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