INGREDIENTS
For the French Toast
about 8 cups bread, diced in 1½- to 2-inch pieces, or about 12 ounces (French bread, a French Baugette, or a crusty and hearty bakery-style bread is necessary; something that can stand up to overnight soaking without disintegrating)
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, melted
2
large eggs
1 cup
pumpkin puree
1/2 cup
milk or cream
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
1/3 cup
maple syrup
1/4 cup
light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp
vanilla extract
2 tsp
cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp
pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp
ground cloves
For the Vanilla Maple Butter (double the batch if you love syrup)
1/4 cup
unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup
maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp
vanilla extract