Roasted Pear French Toast Supreme | Recipe | Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Ingredients

• 1 pound unsalted butter, divided
• 2 (#10) cans Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, slices, in juice, drained and juice reserved
• 3-1/2 cups lightly packed light brown sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 24 eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup pear liqueur such as Poire Williams, or Amaretto
• 48 slices raisin brioche or similar soft raisin bread
• 3 cups cream cheese, whipped
• 6 cups sliced almonds
• Maple syrup, cinnamon sugar and fresh fruit for serving