Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, pesticide-free pansies
1/2 c sugar
2 c dry white wine
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsps sugar
3 firm Bartlett pears
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c milk
Directions
Step #1 Bring 1/2 c sugar & wine to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Step #2 Reduce heat, & let simmer 5 mins.
Step #3 Peel & core pears; cut in half.
Step #4 Add to wine mixture.
Step #5 Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, & let simmer 10 to 15 mins or until pears are crisp-tender.
Step #6 Transfer pears & poaching liquid to a bowl; cool completely.
Step #7 Cut each pear half into 6 wedges; return to liquid.
Step #8 Cover up & chill in the fridge.
Step #9 Whisk together eggs, milk, & next 4 ingredients.
Step #10 Dip each bread slice into the spiced egg mixture.
Step #11 Melt 1 tbsp butter In a large-ish nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame; add half of the bread slices, & cook 2 to 3 mins on each side or until lightly browned.