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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I've been serving this simple but elegant dessert for many years, after a friend shared the recipe, I especially enjoy baking yummy desserts. I guess it's in the genes-my grandfather came over from Norway and started a bakery in a small Minnesota town. -Kris Bailey Villand, Minnesota Ingredients:
1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained |
4 eggs |
1/3 cup sugar |
1-1/2 cups milk |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 english muffins, crumbled |
butterscotch sauce: |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
fresh pear slices, optional |
Directions:
1. Coarsely chop pears; place in a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Add the milk, vanilla, lemon peel and salt; mix well. Stir in crumbled English muffins; pour over pears. bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
2. For butterscotch sauce, combine brown sugar and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted. gradually add 1/2 cup cream. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; set aside.
3. In a small bowl, beat the remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Cut the pie into wedges. Garnish with whipped cream and pear slices if desired. serve with butterscotch sauce. Yield: 8 servings.
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