Method

1. Combine eggs, cream, rum and ½ the sugar in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add bread slices to mixture and set aside to soak for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, preheat barbecue grill to medium and line with a barbecue liner (see Cook’s tips, left). Remove bread from mixture and sprinkle each side with remaining sugar. Cook on grill for 4 minutes on each side or until golden and crunchy.

Meanwhile, preheat barbecue hotplate to high. Spray apple slices with cooking oil. Cook on grill for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly blackened. Stack toast and apple slices, alternating, and top with custard and maple syrup to serve