oven-baked french toast with blueberry maple syrup

FRENCH TOAST

1 XL or 2 medium sized challah loaves
3 T sugar

8 eggs

4 c whole milk

1 1/2 t vanilla

2 T maple syrup

1/2 t sea salt

1/2 t cinnamon 

1/4 t nutmeg (optional)

Marinate for 8 hours in the fridge

350 35 min covered 20 min uncovered

SYRUP:

1 pint blueberries

zest of a lemon

1/4 c maple syrup

cook on medium-low heat till heated through.