Elderberry Pears
2 tbsp butter
500 g firm pears
peeled, in wedges
4 tbsp elderberry jelly
1 tbsp water
1 star anise
1 pinch of cinnamon
French toast
300 ml milk
2 eggs
2 pinches salt
400 g day-old bread
in slices
2 tbsp clarified butter
80 g sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
Elderberry-Pears
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat (level 5-6). Add the pears and sauté briefly. Add the elderberry jelly, water, star anise and cinnamon, then cover and cook over low heat (level 3-4) for approximately 10 minutes. Remove the lid and reduce the liquid slightly over medium heat (level 5-6). Cover the pears and set them aside.
French toast
Whisk together the milk, eggs and salt in a shallow dish. Add the bread slices in batches and leave to soak for approximately 3 minutes, turn and soak for a further 3 minutes. Heat a little clarifying butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat (level 6-7). Pan-fry the slices on both sides in batches for approximately 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Mix the sugar and cinnamon on a flat plate, turn to coat the French toast in the cinnamon sugar while still hot, and serve with the elderberry pears.
Tips
Instead of elderberry-pear, serve seasonal fruit compote or jam.
The soaking mixture can be flavoured as preferred, for example with orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla, gingerbread spice or even a touch of pepper.
French toast can also be prepared savoury: instead of coating it in cinnamon sugar, sprinkle with finely grated cheese and serve with a salad.
Additional information
Created on
4/7/26
