1 baguette French bread, cut in 1 inch slices
6 lg. eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. light cream or half and half
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 tbsp. light corn syrup

1. Butter 9 inch square baking pan. Arrange bread slices overlapping to fill pan completely. In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Pour over bread slices; cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Next day. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl, combine butter, sugar, walnuts and corn syrup; mix well. Spread evenly over bread. Bake 40-60 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup.