Blueberry French Toast Sandwiches

2 c Blueberries -- frozen

3/4 c Maple syrup

1 t Orange peel -- grated

1 tb Cornstarch

2 tb -- water

3 Eggs -- beaten

3/4 c Milk

1 t Vanilla

1/4 ts Nutmeg

8 sl Bread

3 tb Margarine

Sugar, powdered

Combine blueberries, maple syrup and orange peel in a small saucepan. Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to blueberry mixture. Cook and stir until mixture boils; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute or until mixture thickens. Combine eggs, milk, vanilla and nutmeg; mix well. Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture. Cook each slice in small amount of butter in skillet or on griddle about 2 minutes or until golden brown on each side. Place one slice on each individual plate, spread with 3 tablespoons blueberry mixture, top with second slice

and 1 tablespoon blueberry mixture. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. from: The Daily Herald, 2/14/95 posted by Jeanne Geake