Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 slices cinnamon bread (cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups))
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 6 ripe bananas (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instruction

  • Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange bread cubes in baking dish.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and 1/2 cup of the maple syrup with wire whisk. Pour over bread in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown along edges. Let stand 7 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 cups maple syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until warm. Stir in rum extract.
  • Sprinkle banana slices and pecans evenly over bread; drizzle with warmed syrup mixture. Serve immediately.