Peach French Toast

• Serves 4

• Preparation time: 10

• Cooking time: 6

Ingredients

4 English muffins
410g can sliced peaches, drained
2 eggs
1/3 cup thickened cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
50g butter, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Icing sugar mixture and fresh mint sprigs to decorate
Maple syrup, to serve

Method

1. Split muffins in half. Using a 6.5cm cutter, make a circle three-quarters of the way through four of the muffin halves. Remove most of the bread in the circle, leaving just a shell.

2. Arrange peach slices in muffin centres, press down gently to secure. Place remaining half of muffins on top. Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.

3. Whisk eggs, cream, sugar, brandy and rind in a jug. Pour over muffins. Cover and refrigerate for abut 1 hour or until most of the mixture has been absorbed.

4. Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add muffins, cook until brown underneath. Carefully turn muffins over, then brown the other side.

5. To serve, cut muffins half. Dust with sifted icing sugar mixture and decorate with mint sprig. Serve with maple syrup.

Notes