"When I host a brunch I always look for a main dish that can be prepared a day ahead so I can spend the extra time preparing other recipes. If you like, use grapefruit or mixed fruit marmalade instead of the orange marmalade called for in the recipe.—Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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24 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
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1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
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6 large eggs
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2-3/4 cups 2% milk
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
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SYRUP:
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1-1/4 cups maple syrup
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1/3 cup orange juice
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest