French Toast with Maple Apples

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the apples and 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the cinnamon and the remaining maple syrup and simmer for 1 minute; keep warm. In a shallow dish mix the eggs with the cream (or milk), vanilla and nutmeg. Add the bread, turn to coat and let soak for a minute. Coat a hot skillet with butter and cook each slice of bread until golden brown. Cut the bread on a diagonal and top with the maple apples and toasted pecans if desired. Serve immediately. Mmmmm . . . you’ll want to soak up every last drip!