1. In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, cream, eggs, maple syrup, and nutmeg.
2. Slice the bread into large pieces (about 3 centimetres).
3. Soak the bread overnight in the mixture. If you want to eat it the same day, 15 minutes will be enough.
4. Heat a little butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Place the bread in the skillet and brown (about 2 minutes on each side).
6. Remove from the skillet.
7. Serve with a drizzle of apple and raspberry syrup, a poached pear quarter, and vanilla ice cream!

Chef’s secret (if desired)

• Poach your pear in maple syrup!