POACHED PEARS WITH GRAND MARNIER CUSTARD SAUCE
Poached pears are always a lovely, simple ending to an elegant dinner. The Grand Marnier scented creme anglaise puts this version over the top.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make Grand Marnier Custard Sauce.
- For pears: Squeeze juice from 1 ½ of the lemons; measure and reserve 3 tblsps of the juice.
- Add remaining juice to large bowl of cold water.
- Using corer or small, thin-bladed knife, core one pear, leaving stem intact, through the blossom end.
- Pare and place in acidulated water.
- Repeat with remaining pears.
- Mix 3 cups water and sugar in saucepan large enough to hold all the pears.
- Heat, stirring frequently, over medium heat until sugar dissolves and liquid begins to boil.
- Stir in reserved lemon juice.
- Drain pears and place in simmering syrup.
- Cook uncovered, turning carefully occasionally, over medium heat until tender, 35-45 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Cut 4 very thin slices from remaining lemon half.
- Add vanilla and lemon slices to poaching liquid.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate, covered, until cold.
- Remove pears with slotted spoon to individual dessert plates; spoon custard sauce over pears; garnish with orange zest.
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Charlie Yi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this recipe. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Suhag Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The pears were delicious and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Randy Kamaru
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, enjoyed the pears. The sauce was especially popular.
Tahit Raja
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The pears are elegant and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Dusto Chele
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is always delicious. I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Rana Atif
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The pears are tender and juicy, and the custard sauce is creamy and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ethan CruzDeVaughn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this recipe. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abara Shah
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The pears were delicious and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
JI JUNAN
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is so creamy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Zamreku Adem
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The pears are elegant and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Rachael NO Ray
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, enjoyed the pears. The sauce was especially popular.
Nondumiso Snesh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pears were perfectly poached and the sauce was amazing. I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Dan Nicholson
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pears are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is always delicious. I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nals M
[email protected]This is my new favorite dessert recipe! The pears are so tender and the sauce is so rich and creamy. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for after a heavy meal.
GuL
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pears were perfectly poached and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
arleen medina
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pears and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Williams Yvonne
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pears were tender and juicy, and the custard sauce was creamy and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe!
Selector Peters
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of poached pears, but this recipe changed my mind. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Bonna Khan
[email protected]These poached pears were a delightful treat! The Grand Marnier custard sauce was the perfect complement to the sweet and tender pears. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.