Ingredients
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)6 large eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups 2% milk1/3 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/8 teaspoon saltCHERRY TOPPING:4 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries1/2 cup orange juice1 tablespoon sugar4 teaspoons cornstarch4 teaspoons cold waterVanilla yogurt
Preparation
Place the bread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, syrup, sugar, orange zest and salt. Pour over bread; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In another large bowl, combine the cherries, orange juice and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Transfer bread slices to another greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Discard any remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the reserved cherry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over French toast; drizzle with yogurt.
