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Carmelized Pear Custard Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 ripe hard pears, such as Bartlett or Comice (about 1 pound)

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)

2 large eggs, beaten with a fork

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Perheat oven to 400.
Peel and core the pears, and cut each into 6 wedges. Put them in a skillet with the sugar and butter and cook, uncovered, over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning them once, until they are lightly caramelized. Transfer to a 4- to 5-cup gratin dish.

Personal Best Vets Jacques Pepin Pears
This custard pie recipe elevates the simple pear to something heavenly. — Christopher Testani

Mix together the half-and-half, vanilla extract, rum (if using), beaten eggs and maple syrup in a bowl. Pour the custard over the pears.

Place the gratin dish on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the custard is just set.

Serve at room temperature, with a sprinkling of the confectioners' sugar on top.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
@ 40 minutes

 

 

 

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