INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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2 pounds breakfast sausage or Italian sweet sausage, casings removed
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1 tablespoon thyme, finely chopped
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3 to 4 leaves sage, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon plus 1 stick butter, divided
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1 loaf Pullman bread, cubed and toasted (about 5-6 cups)
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1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
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2 apples, diced
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12 large eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup maple syrup plus 1/4 cup
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3 cups milk
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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A few grates fresh nutmeg
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Salt
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Peel of 1 lemon
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1 cinnamon stick