French Toast With Pears, Brie, and Cinnamon

INGREDIENTS

• 3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 14 -16 slices French bread (half-inch slices, about 1 loaf)
• 8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cheese thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt