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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maureen chishala
[email protected]I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a big hit. The pears were perfectly poached and the custard sauce was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Antwann Lewis
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pears are poached to perfection and the custard sauce is velvety smooth. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nabil Mufeed
[email protected]These poached pears are a delightful treat! The combination of the sweet, juicy pears and the creamy, flavorful custard sauce is simply divine. I served them as a dessert for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious
Mark Barth
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pears are always tender and flavorful, and the custard sauce is rich and creamy. I love that this dessert is relatively easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy res
Pamela Berry
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The pears are poached to perfection and the custard sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe for a special occasion dessert.
Kathy Casso
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of poached pears, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The pears were surprisingly delicious and the custard sauce was the perfect complement.
Holly Mackay
[email protected]These poached pears are a delicious and easy dessert. I love that they can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Babyhart_hart
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pears are always perfectly poached and the custard sauce is rich and creamy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
MS MD Alamin
[email protected]These poached pears are so elegant and delicious. I made them for a special occasion dinner and they were a huge success. The custard sauce is the perfect complement to the pears.
Witchbiitch
[email protected]I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a big hit. The pears were perfectly poached and the custard sauce was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Desiree milner
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pears are poached to perfection and the custard sauce is velvety smooth. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
monique douglas
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of poached pears. But I'm so glad I did! The pears were surprisingly delicious, and the custard sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Natalie Hebei
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The pears are always tender and flavorful, and the custard sauce is rich and creamy. I love that this dessert is relatively easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from
Francisco Rodriguez
[email protected]These poached pears are a delightful treat! The combination of the sweet, juicy pears and the creamy, flavorful custard sauce is simply divine. I served them as a dessert for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious