Mascarpone-stuffed French toast with orange compote Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans mandarin oranges packed in juice
• 2 3/4 cups orange juice, divided, more as needed
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• About 2 loaves white sandwich bread (you will need 36 slices, enough for 18 sandwiches)
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (about 10 ounces) mascarpone cheese
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• Canola oil for frying
• Orange compote, warmed