INGREDIENTS
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8 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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8 (1-inch-thick) slices French bread
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1/2 cup butter
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1 (2-ounce) package chopped pecans (3/4 cup)