French Toast Fingers With Ginger Bourbon Maple Syrup Recipes

FRENCH TOAST FINGERS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and salt. Spread preserves on 4 slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Trim crusts; cut each sandwich into 3 strips. , Preheat griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease griddle. Dip both sides of strips in egg mixture; place on griddle. Cook bread strips until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. If desired, cut into squares and alternately thread onto skewers with halved strawberries. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

CRISPY FRENCH TOAST FINGERS WITH BLUEBERRY MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• For the crispy French toast fingers: In a food processor, pulse the almonds until coarsely ground. Add the cornflakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and pulse until the cornflakes resemble the texture of oats. Transfer the cornflakes mixture to a shallow bowl.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
• Spray a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat. Working with one piece at a time, dip the bread into the egg mixture until completely moistened and coated but not falling apart, about 30 seconds each. Coat each slice of bread in the cornflakes mixture gently pressing it onto the bread. Place each slice of bread in the skillet and cook over medium-low heat, turning once, until the outside is golden brown and the center is warm, about 6 minutes total.
• For the blueberry maple sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, and orange juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender, or use an immersion blender, and blend until almost smooth. Add more maple syrup to taste depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
• Serve the Crispy French Toast Fingers with the Blueberry Maple Sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

FRENCH TOAST FINGERS WITH FRUIT DIPS

Steps:

• For any dip: Mix the ingredients (except for the butter, if used) for any of the dips in a small bowl. Put 1/4 - cup dip aside for the French toast.
• Heat the remaining dip in a small saucepan or in the microwave oven until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in the butter, if using; keep warm.
• For the French toast fingers: In a flat, wide bowl mix the eggs, milk and 1/4 cup of one of the dips until smooth.
• Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat with cooking spray oil or a small amount of butter. Dip the bread strips in the egg mixture just long enough to coat thoroughly. Cook the strips until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Serve 5 French Toast Fingers (a hand) per person with a portion of the warm dip.