Ingredients
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries3 tablespoons sugar, divided8 slices Italian bread (1-1/4 inches thick)4 large eggs1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/2 cup orange juiceDash saltSAUCE:1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup water3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups orange sections1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut a pocket horizontally in each slice of bread. Fill with blueberries.
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, orange zest, orange juice, salt and remaining sugar. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, being careful to not squeeze out berries. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 14-17 minutes or until golden brown, carefully turning once.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the first five sauce ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in fruit and heat through. Serve with French toast; sprinkle with almonds.
