Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup amaretto liquor
  • 2 tablespoons light-color corn syrup
  • 12 ounce loaf brioche or challah (, cut into 8 slices)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instruction

  • Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, amaretto, and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Pour mixture into prepare baking dish. Arrange bread slices over the sauce.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over the bread. Press lightly with a rubber spatula to moisten all the bread. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top is lightly brown.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  • While the casserole is resting, combine blackberries with the granulated sugar in a small bowl. Lightly crush the berries with a fork; let stand until a syrup forms, stirring occasionally.
  • Slice brioche and invert onto plates. Spoon berry mixture over each serving and enjoy!