Banana Foster Inspired Pain Perdu | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 2 cups maple syrup
• 1/4 cup rum
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 slices of French Bread, about 1 inch thick
• 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• Powdered sugar for dusting