Preperation:
Generously butter a 13 by 9 casserole dish. Mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup and brown sugar in a bowl. Place the bread in the casserole dish and cover with the egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the casserole from the fridge.
Make the topping: Melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the sugar and maplesyrup and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the pecans. Pour mixture over the bread and bake for 55-60 minutes.
Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy with some champagne and sliced peaches!