|
Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish
with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in baking
dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and 1/2 cup
of the maple syrup with wire whisk. Pour over
bread in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8
hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes
or until golden brown along edges. Let stand 7 to
10 minutes before serving.
Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave
remaining 2 cups maple syrup uncovered on High 1
to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until
warm. Stir in rum extract.
Sprinkle banana slices and pecans evenly over
bread; drizzle with 1 cup of the warmed syrup
mixture. Serve immediately with remaining syrup.
|
