Poached Pears & Custard Recipe

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   Combine 1 1/2 c. sugar, 2 1/2 c. water, juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 vanilla bean in deep skillet.

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   Bring to boil, stirring till sugar is dissolved.

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   Add in 4 to 5 peeled, halved and cored pears, and simmer till tender (15 to 20 min), turning several times.

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   Let cold in syrup.

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   Combine 1/4 c. sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp.

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   cornstarch and 2 egg yolks in top of double boiler, and beat till light.

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   Whisk in 1/2 c. each of lowfat milk and cream; place over simmering water and stir till mix begins to thicken.

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   Whisk vigorously till smooth and thick; then remove from heat.

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   Stir in 1 Tbsp.

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    Grand Marnier liqueur and cover with wax paper.

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    Let cold.

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    TO ASSEMBLE: Cover bottom of serving dish with custard.

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    Drain pears on paper towels and place on custard (cut side down).

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    Combine 1/2 c. sugar and 2 Tbsp.

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    water in small saucepan and bring to boil till sugar is dissolved.

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    Cook over medium-high heat till syrup turns light golden.

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    Thicken slightly ad pour over pears and custard in thin threads to garnish.

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    Sprinkle with 1/4 c. toasted, sliced almonds.

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    DELICIOUS!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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