Double the maple and cinnamon flavor in both the French toast and the syrup.

French Toast with Cinnamon-Maple Syrup

1 cup pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon butter

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 large eggs

1 cup whipping cream or half and half

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 pieces egg bread (3/4 to 1-inch thick)

Additional butter for cooking

1. Bring syrup, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to boil in medium saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes. Cool.
2. Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, 3 tablespoons maple syrup mixture and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon in bowl.
3. Place bread slices in large baking dish. Pour egg mixture over; turn to coat. Pierce bread in several places with fork. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. If needed, add more butter to skillet; turn over bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plates.
5. Serve with remaining syrup.

Makes 2 servings.