Apple, Pear and Walnut Stuffed French Toast

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Fruit-Nut Mixture:

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and chopped 

1 pear, peeled, cored and chopped 

2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts 

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

French Toast:

1 dozen large eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups whole milk 

6 tablespoons granulated sugar 

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 

2 teaspoons grated nutmeg 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 

1 day-old (or slightly older) loaf challah bread, cut into 1-inch-thick slices

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, for cooking 

Pure maple syrup, warmed, for serving