BAKED HONEY FRENCH TOAST

Pieta House’s Darkness Into Light fundraiser takes place today and Boyne Valley is the official breakfast partner of this year’s event. Boyne Valley Honey is currently available in a limited edition squeezy pack, which is now on sale in stores across the country, while the brand’s Sunrise Breakfast Bar will be available to all participants at the finish line. See boynevalley. com for more recipes.

SERVES 4-6

1 small loaf of challah or brioche bread or half of a large loaf, sliced

60g Boyne Valley Honey 375ml full fat milk

3 large eggs

METHOD

H Place bread into a large dish, ideally in a single layer.

H Whisk together the honey, milk, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla in a large jug. Pour the mixture over the bread and leave to soak for 15 minutes.

H Transfer the bread to an oven-safe dish. Pour over any remaining liquid that you soaked the bread in.

H Place the dish into the fridge for an hour or overnight.

H Preheat your oven to 180C

½ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

FOR THE SAUCE

½ a small jar of raspberry jam or cranberry sauce 40g Boyne Valley Honey 1 tbsp boiling water

(350F). Bake the French Toast for 30-35 minutes.

H Meanwhile whisk together the sauce ingredients. Raspberry works perfectly but cranberry would be a beautiful addition on Christmas morning.

H Serve with some Greek yogurt, cream or even honey-sweetened mascarpone or ricotta cheese, some fresh berries and a dollop of that honey-infused fruit jam or sauce.