Figs in a Blanket Recipe (Fig Compote Sandwiched Between French Toast)

Summer is wrapping up and that means so is fig season. After making a different recipe I still had so many figs left over and decided to make what I like to call a “figs in a blanket”. Meaning make a simple fig compote and sandwich between french toast slides ( I used Trader Joe’s Brioche Slices and omg incredible!)

Ingredient List (Serves: 4-5)

• 1 Carton of Figs (I got mine at Trader Joe’s)

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup of milk

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon of butter extract

• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup

• 1 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

• 1 loaf of Trader Joe's Sliced French Brioche (or a loaf of challah bread (sliced) will do.)

Directions (Batter & French Toast)

1. Make the egg mixture. Combine eggs and mix in the milk, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon.

2. Heat up your griddle or saucepan on medium-high.

3. Spray your pan with non-stick spray or you can use melted butter as an alternative. (I prefer butter but go through a lot of it with french toast)

4. Dip each slice of brioche bread in egg mixture, soaking both sides. Put in the griddle or pan, and cook on both sides until golden.

Fig Compote:

• Wash produce, cut steams off, and cut into quarters. Place cut figs in a bowl.

• Heat up a saucepan on medium high heat with about a tablespoon of butter.

• Add the fruit and let break down. Then add half a lemon or lemon juice and 1/3 cup sugar.

• Mash with a fork to break down bigger pieces of fruit. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until a fig jam consistency forms.

• Spread fig compote in between french toast slices. Top with fresh figs (quartered or in half for presentation.)