You guys . . . it’s the Monday before Christmas and we only have 9 days left in 2014. Seriously, where did this year go? It’s about this time of the year when I start looking back and reflecting. . what did I do, what did I accomplish, what happened in the world . . I look back at photos (this is why I love instagram and facebook) and think about happy memories and good times.
And you know what? If 2014 wasn’t a good year for you, we have 2015 to look forward to. . a new year . . so chin up and let’s look ahead with excitement and positive energy.
I’m on my way to Dallas today to spend the holidays with my family . . and we didn’t really have a family favorite tradition for breakfast on Christmas Day . . until now.
This isn’t just any ole french toast y’all. This is French Toast with Pomegranate Molasses. So, truth be told, I never really thought about actually making pomegranate molasses until I read this post. I’ve always just enjoyed eating the arils, popping them in my mouth or in salads. Lisa has written a lovely post detailing how to make pomegranate molasses, and since reading her post, I’ve made it three times. 3 times because, the first time, I burned it. . so, be careful and watch it!
I’m keeping this one short today. . because .. well, it’s the holidays. . and if you don’t know what you’re making on Christmas morning. . or this weekend, you have to give this a try! This french toast is so delicious with the pom molasses and you have to try this. You can try the Pomegranate Molasses recipe above or this one from Elise. Mine is a bit thicker and darker, like real molasses so that’s why I just drizzled some on.
I’ll be back tomorrow with something sweet! Enjoy!
French Toast with Pomegranate Molasses
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 6 slices bread preferably a day old
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter + butter for serving
- Pure maple syrup for serving (optional)
- Pomegranate Molasses for serving (see links above)
- Pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place the bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and soak for 10 minutes. Turn the slices over; soak until soaked through for about 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Using a non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons butter and fry half the bread slices until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter and bread. Keep warm until ready to serve. Serve warm with butter, pure maple syrup and drizzle on some pomegranate molasses and sprinkle on some pomegranate arils. Enjoy immediately.
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.
Oh my gosh, this toast looks absolutely FANTASTIC!!! What a great idea to use pomegranate molasses in this! I need to try this when I get back home!
So gorgeous Alice! I love the beautiful red from the pomegranates!! I know right…I can’t believe this year is already over. I have been so busy and I STILL haven’t finished Christmas shopping, ugh! Anyways, I hope you have a wonderful Merry Christmas!!
The most gorgeous, sexy French toast I’ve ever witnessed!!
mmmmm.
xxxx
This french toast looks amazing, loving the idea of pomegranate molasses! How delicious!
Love the holiday touch on your French toast! Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and wonderful Holiday Season with your family!
I hope you have a great time in Dallas, Alice! And I can’t believe this year is almost over either…where did the time go? This french toast looks incredible! I’ve never really baked with pomegranates before, so I’m loving your creativity. What a fun Christmas morning breakfast!
Alice…..I LOVE the flavors in the french toast!!
Have a wonderful time in Dallas with your family, Alice! This french toast looks incredible and perfect for Christmas morning! Merry merry Christmas and hope you and your family enjoy the rest of the holiday season!
Oh Alice! You’ve made me drool…again! This french toast! I NEED!
Pomegranate molasses? Okay, Alice – you’ve just seriously upped the French toast game here.
Have a wonderful Christmas with your family! xoxo
What! I would NEVER have thought of making pomegranate molasses. I’ve made grenadine, but that’s about the extent of my from-scratchiness. It sounds perfectly divine, though, as does this french toast! I loaded up on pomegranates since they’re *finally* in season but they kind of just stare at me and I wonder if I’ll spend another night chucking handfuls of the arils into my face….
Exactly!!! Where did the time go!!!!! Can’t believe we’re going to be in 2015 already! Enjoy your time in Dallas, Alice! :* This breakfast looks amazing and will be SO perfect for Christmas morning. Loving the addition of pomegranate molasses
Pomegranate molasses? Yes, please! It sounds fantastic! Have a fun with you family in Dallas!
Omigosh! I love pomegranate and I’ll be sure making this…while working hard during the holiday week. Have a lovely time with your family, Alice!
Mmmmm I love pom molasses!! And with french toast?!?! That’s a great idea for Christmas breakfast! Pinning!
Oh this is lovely!! And pomegranate molasses?? I need to be all over that 😉
This sounds so delicious with the pomegranate molasses — what a great way to top French toast! I can’t believe it’s almost the new year, and I’m looking forward to it. Hope you have a great Christmas, Alice!
I love breakfast foods of all kinds, but I’m not very experienced with pomegranates. I’m going to have to get more acquainted!
This is really stunning Alice. I love the molasses touch, very unique. Also I seriously cannot believe this year is almost over. Where did the time go? I hope you are enjoying your time in Dallas, and relaxing a bit!
It’s crazy how quickly the year flies by, I can’t believe it’s almost over either! I love this french toast recipe, so fun and perfect for this time of year!
This French toast looks SO good!
Hope you have a great time in Dallas! One of my friends moved there earlier this year.
Have a great Christmas and New Year, Alice!
This is perfection! I love, love pomegranate molasses! Merry Christmas to you and yours Alice! Enjoy your time with family!
This is over the top amazing!!!
WOW that pomegranate molasses is gorgeous and so so smart! This is my kind of French toast breakfast, that stack is calling my name 🙂 Pinning! And Merry Christmas Alice!
i always hungry see that picture.
may i try Pomegranate Molasses in home.
Delicious Alice
I wanna hug you, im sorry but im so hungry