Figs in a Blanket

• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped dried figs, stems removed
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 1/2 -inch-thick slices white sandwich bread
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt in a shallow dish.
3. Combine the dried figs, dried apricots, nuts, granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and toss to combine.
4. Dip 4 of the bread slices in the egg mixture, then transfer to a clean surface.
5. Top each slice with one-quarter of the fruit-nut mixture, then dip the remaining bread slices in the egg mixture and press on top to make 4 sandwiches.
6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Working in batches, cook the sandwiches until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
8. Transfer the sandwiches to the prepared baking sheet and bake until puffy and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet.
10. Add the brown sugar, the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons water; cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
11. Cut each sandwich in half and drizzle with the brown sugar sauce.
12. Photograph by James Wojcik

eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, dried figs, apricots, pecans, sugar, ground cinnamon, white sandwich bread, unsalted butter, brown sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/name-this-dish-french-toast-recipe.html (may not work)