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French Vanilla Pear & almond bake

Serves: 6
Prep: 10
Cook: 1 hr 10 min

    Wholesome and hearty, the fragrant tray-bake is ideal for breakfast or morning tea.
    Contains iron, protein and calcium for normal growth and development as part of a balanced diet.

    Ingredients

    • 2 pears, cored
    • 7 Weet-Bix wheat biscuits, broken into pieces
    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 cup milk, or So Good Soy or Almond Milk
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 2 Tbsp maple syrup, divided
    • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly oil a shallow 1.5 ltr baking dish.

    2. Step 2

      Dice one and a half of the pears and place in base of prepared baking dish. Toss Weet-Bix wheat biscuits pieces with pears and spread into an even layer.

    3. Step 3

      Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and half the syrup in a large jug. Slowly pour egg mixture into the baking dish. Smooth surface with a large spoon to submerge ingredients.

    4. Step 4

      Slice remaining pear half and arrange over egg mixture. Toss almonds in remaining maple syrup and sprinkle over top of the sliced pear.

    5. Step 5

      Cover dish with foil and bake 60 mins. Remove foil and bake a further 5 -10 mins, until golden on top and firm in the centre. Cool on a rack at least 15 mins before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Tips

    • For a nut-free bake, replace almonds with sunflower seeds and use a nut-free milk.
    • Pears can be replaced with sliced apples, or summer stone fruit.
    • Add French vanilla yoghurt for topping.

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