Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Slice bread into 1-inch slices (should have 10-12 slices). Set aside. 3. Put olive oil in 13x9 inch baking dish; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange apples, pears and dried cherries over brown sugar. Sprinkle with cinnamon; set aside. 4. In a large bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk and almond extract. Dip bread slices in egg mixture and place on top of fruit. Pour any extra egg mixture over bread. 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bread is lightly golden. Serve fruited side up with warm maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Per Serving: 530 Calories; 20g Fat(4g Sat, 11g Mono,  3g Poly); 13g Protein; 76g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 148mg Cholesterol; 522mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch);  1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.