Ingredients

• Strawberry and Blueberry Compote
• 1 pint blueberries
• 1/2 lb strawberries
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 t orange juice
• 1 t orange zest
• 1/4 c water
• French Toast
• 1 load of whole wheat country-style bread
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2C milk
• 1/4 C Sugar
• 1 T Cinnamon
• 4 T unsalted butter

Instructions

1. For the compote: Combine everything into a heavy bottomed pan.
2. Bring to a boil, Reduce to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
3. Compote is done when bubbles get large and the syrup is nice & thick.
4. It will thicken additionally as it cools.
5. For the French toast: Preheat a griddle or large non-stick pan. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
6. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter on the griddle.
7. Working in batches, dip each piece of bread in the mixture and then grill each piece of bread about 3 minutes on each side, or until firm and slightly golden brown.
8. Transfer to an oven-safe serving dish and keep warm in oven.
9. Repeat with remaining butter and bread.
10. When ready to serve, drizzle French toast with compote and top with lightly dusted powdered sugar.