1.In A Large Bowl, Lightly Beat Eggs. Mix In Cream, Sugar, Rum Extract If Desired, Vanilla And Nutmeg. Place The Bread In A Single Layer In Two Well-Greased 15-In. X 10-In. X 1-In. Baking Pans. Pour The Egg Mixture Over Bread In Each Pan. Turn Bread Over To Coat Both Sides. Cover And Refrigerate Overnight. Bake, Uncovered, At 400 Degrees F For 20-22 Minutes Or Until Golden. 2.Meanwhile, For Syrup, Bring Brown Sugar, Corn Syrup And Water To A Boil In A Saucepan. Reduce Heat And Simmer For 3 Minutes. Add Pecans And Butter; Simmer 2 Minutes Longer. Serve With The French Toast.