Brioche French Toast with Caramelized Peaches

• 16 oz. sliced fresh peaches or one 16-oz. package frozen sliced peaches
• 1/2 -cup sugar
• 1 Tbs. almond extract
• 6 Tbs. unsalted butter, cut up, plus 2 Tbs.
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 6 muffin-sized brioches, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 -cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine peaches, sugar, almond extract and six tablespoons butter.
2. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until peaches are lightly browned.
3. Put the remaining two tablespoons of butter in a 4x6-inch nonstick loaf pan and place in oven for 10 minutes.
4. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon.
5. Dip brioche halves in egg mixture and place, cut side down, in the heated baking pan.
6. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until toasted on the bottom.
7. Place brioches on a platter, toasted side up, and top with caramelized peaches.
8. Sprinkle with toasted almonds, if desired.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/brioche-french-toast-with-caramelized-peaches-recipe.html (may not work)