French Toast With Toasted Walnut, Orange, And Cranberry

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 3 -4 tablespoons minced cranberries, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup cranberries
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon butter
• four 1-inch-thick slices bread