Ingredients for Poached Pears With Grand Marnier Custard Sauce
- 2 lemons
- 4 ripe but firm pears
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- Vanilla Bean
- Orange zest for garnish
- Custard
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How to Make Poached Pears With Grand Marnier Custard Sauce
- **Make Grand Marnier Custard Sauce:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup Grand Marnier. Gradually whisk in 1 cup heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- **Prepare Pears:** Juice one lemon. Measure and reserve 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add the remaining lemon juice to a large bowl of cold water (about 4 cups).
- **Core Pears:** Using a melon baller or small, sharp knife, core 4 ripe but firm pears, leaving the stems intact.
- **Pare and Acidulate:** Peel the pears and immediately place them in the acidulated water to prevent browning.
- **Prepare Poaching Syrup:** In a saucepan large enough to hold the pears, combine 3 cups water and 1 cup granulated sugar.
- **Simmer Pears:** Heat the sugar and water mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the liquid begins to simmer. Stir in the reserved 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- **Poach Pears:** Drain the pears and gently place them in the simmering syrup. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender (35-45 minutes).
- **Infuse Syrup:** Remove the pears from the heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 4 thinly sliced rounds from the remaining lemon half to the poaching syrup. Allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- **Chill:** Cover the pears and syrup and refrigerate until completely cold.
- **Plate and Serve:** Remove the pears from the syrup using a slotted spoon and arrange on individual dessert plates. Spoon the chilled Grand Marnier custard sauce generously over the pears. Garnish with orange zest.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
198g
Fat
0g
Carbs
20g
