Make and share this Pear Custard recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 portions
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350*.
- Peel, quarter, and core the pears.
- Cut them into 1/2" slices and mix with the water, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a heavy 12-inch skillet.
- Cook, covered,over moderate heat, until the pears are tender but not mushy-about 5 minutes.
- Uncover and cook until all of the liquid has evaporaed and the pears have started to caramelize-4 minutes longer.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To prepare the custard: In a medium-size bowl or 2-quart maeasuring cup, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Distribute the pears among four 6-ounce or six 4-ounce flameproof custard cups.
- Pour the custard over the pears.
- Set the cups in a baking pan and pour hot water into the pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the cups.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 35 minutes or until a knife inserted midway between the rim and the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the cups to a wire rack and cool to room temperature-30 to 40 minutes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Will keep for up to 3 days.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Sprinkle the cold custards with the pecans.
- Whisk togerher the butter, maple syrup, and cream; spoon the mixture over the custards.
- Broil 6 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes or until the topping bubbles.
- Serve immediately.
- Serves 4 to 6.
- Enjoy!
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chibuzor julian
j.c66@gmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend.
Melernea Joyce Hill
h.m50@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Travis Mccrory
mccrory_t49@hotmail.comI've never made custard before, but this recipe made it seem like a breeze.
Zanouhle Hlatywayo
zh@hotmail.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Mark Boggan
boggan7@hotmail.comThis is my new favorite dessert!
Tarekech Dorota
dtarekech@gmail.comThe pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but the custard was perfect.
Balogun Blessing
blessing28@yahoo.comI added a bit of cinnamon to the custard and it gave it a nice flavor.
Marquette
marquette96@hotmail.frThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Elizabeth itrechio
i-elizabeth76@aol.comI substituted almond milk for the regular milk and it was still delicious.
Jakob Pavon
pavonjakob96@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Sakil Dewan
sakil-dewan23@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion.
Gerald Noble
ngerald@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of pears, but this recipe changed my mind!
Bright Ug
ug-b@gmail.comThe custard was a bit too runny for my taste, but the pears were perfect.
Sk sahajalal
sahajalal.sk97@aol.comI made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Carmen Dinkins
carmen-d65@yahoo.comEasy to follow recipe, turned out great!
cool boys
cool.b@yahoo.comThis pear custard was a delight! The pears were soft and juicy, and the custard was rich and creamy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.