Stuffed French Toast Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients - FILLING: - 8 ounces cream cheese - 1 tablespoon brown sugar - 1 tablespoon white sugar - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/2 cup raisins - 3/4 of a 20 oz. can of apple pie filling - TOAST: - 1 loaf of peasant bread or bread of choice	1

	- 1 cup milk - 2 eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - SYRUP: - 1/2 cup maple syrup - 1/2 cup honey - 2 tablespoons butter    Any fruit combination can be used in preparing this extraordinary French toast. The sweet, cinnamon-flavored cream cheese filling makes this recipe extra special for a href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipes/holidays-and-occasions/mothers-day/">Mother's Day brunch or any time you want a special holiday breakfast.   Directions FILLING: Mix the cream cheese with brown sugar, white sugar, raisins, cinnamon, almond extract and apple pie filling until completely combined. TOAST: Cut the loaf of bread into 6-8 one inch thick slices. Slice down the center of each slice to approximately 1/4 inch to the end. Do not cut all the way through the bread. This will	2

	create a pocket for the filling. Fill each pocket with cream cheese mixture, approximately 1/4 cup. It is alright if it leaks out the edges a little. In a shallow dish, mix together the milk, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon until well blended. Dip each filled bread slice in the egg mixture, coating both sides. Place on a hot griddle, cook 3-5 minutes on 1 side until nicely browned and then turn and grill the second side. Keep warm in the oven. SYRUP: In a small sauce pan, heat together the maple syrup, honey and butter. Serve over the warm french toast.	3