Dried-Cherry French Toast W/Kumquat Jam And Whipped Crème Fraiche

• Kumquat Jam:
• 1 lb kumquats
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp pectin
• Whipped Creme Fraiche:
• 2 cups creme fraiche (available at gourmet markets)
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla paste
• French Toast:
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• butter for cooking
• 8 slices dried-cherry brioche, 1-1/2 inches thick
• 4 tbsp whipped creme fraiche
• 4 tbsp kumquat jam

1. For Kumquat Jam:
2. Cut kumquats in half and squeeze juice through a strainer to collect seeds and reserve juice. Place kumquats, juice and water in a pot and slowly simmer. After liquid has reduced by half, add half of the sugar and bring back to a simmer. Taste the mixture and add more sugar and stir as needed. After all sugar has been added, add pectin and bring back to a simmer. Mix well and remove form the pot. Store in an airtight container and refrigerator.
3. Whipped Creme Fraiche:
4. Place all ingredients in a mixer. Beat with a whisk until stiff.
5. French Toast:
6. To make a batter, place, eggs, sugar, half-and-half, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Beat with a whisk until well incorporated. Heat a griddle to medium heat and spread butter on entire surface. Dip brioche in batter and flip to fully cover entire piece of bread. Place on buttered griddle. Cook 3 mins and flip bread. Cook for 3 more mins. Remove form griddle and cut each piece of bread diagonally.
7. Place 4 pieces on a plate and top each portion with 1 tbsp kumquat jam and 1 tbsp whipped creme fraiche.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/dried-cherry-french-toast-w-kumquat-jam-and-whipped-creme-fraiche-50087189 (may not work)