Ingredients

  • 1 loaf brioche
  • 2 large bananas
  • Make hole in center of brioche with a long, narrow object, and stuff with banana.
  • 6 whole eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 bananas
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 4 large bananas, chopped
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons currants
  • 1 orange zested
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 8 ounces soft butter
  • 5 ounces maple syrup

Method

  • Combine eggs, cream, and bananas in a blender and mix until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Remove to shallow dish for dipping the sliced brioche.
  • Add all ingredients except cornstarch to a saucepan, bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until banana is barely tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cornstarch mixture, return to heat and let simmer until thick and clear, about 1 more minute.
  • Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Combine together in a food processor until smooth.
  • To assemble the dish, slice the banana stuffed brioche loaf into 1 1/2 inch slices, dip into batter, and in a medium saute pan over medium heat cook the slices in butter until golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve slices with the banana compote and maple butter.