Name: Baked Blueberry-Pecan French Toast with Blueberry Syrup
Yield: Serves 6 generously
Ingredients: a 24-inch baguette; 6 large eggs; 3 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup pecans (about 3 ounces); 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups blueberries (about 12 ounces); 1 cup blueberries (about 6 ounces); 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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You don't have to be in the kitchen at the crack of dawn to prepare a terrific breakfast. In this recipe the French toast is soaked overnight like bread pudding — in the morning all you need to do is add the topping and pop it in the oven. Serve it with coffee, juice, and fresh fruit and you've got a well-rounded way to start the day.

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