Pear Custard Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 large firm-ripe pears , such as bosc or anjou (about 1 lb)
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp unsalted butter or 1 tbsp margarine
1 tsp maple syrup or 1 tsp honey (tastes best
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 eggs
2 cups milk
2 tbsp maple syrup or 2 tbsp honey
2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp unsalted butter or 2 tbsp margarine, melted
2 tbsp maple syrup or 2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp heavy cream or 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	530.11 Kcal (2219 kJ)
Calories from fat	329.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.64g	56%
Cholesterol	158.38mg	53%
Sodium	182.33mg	8%
Potassium	553.86mg	12%
Total Carbs	43.06g	14%
Sugars	33.86g	135%
Dietary Fiber	6.23g	25%
Protein	11.19g	22%
Vitamin C	5mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	232mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.51 Kcal (634 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.47g	56%
Cholesterol	45.27mg	53%
Sodium	52.11mg	8%
Potassium	158.3mg	12%
Total Carbs	12.31g	14%
Sugars	9.68g	135%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	25%
Protein	3.2g	22%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	8%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	66.3mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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