Poached Plum French Toast

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 100ml milk
• Zest & juice of 1 lemon
• 4 tbsp caster sugar
• 4 slices brioche
• 50g butter
• Punnet of plums, halved and stoned
• Optional: Crème fraîche to serve

Method

1. Mix the eggs, milk, lemon zest and 1 tbsp sugar in a roasting tray or wide dish. Add the brioche, into the liquid and allow to absorb on both sides.
2. In a saucepan, add 2 tbsp sugar and half of the butter. Over a low/medium heat, simmer until melted. Add the plums, then heat gently for 5 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the lemon juice, and stir to create a syrup. 
3. In a large, non-stick frying pan, add the remaining butter. Over a medium heat, allow the butter to sizzle. Add the  brioche slices and fry on both sides until golden brown.
4. Put two slices on each plate, spoon over the plums and some of the bright syrup. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and enjoy hot.