Poached pearswith orange custard sauce

Poached Pears>with Orange Custard Sauce recipe

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Indulge in the exquisite combination of tender poached pears and a luscious orange custard sauce with this delightful recipe. The pears are gently simmered in a fragrant mixture of spices and vanilla, resulting in a soft and juicy texture. The velvety smooth custard sauce infused with zesty orange adds a burst of citrusy sweetness to complement the pears perfectly. This elegant dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly flavorful, making it an ideal choice for any special occasion or simply a sweet treat.

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Poached pearswith orange custard sauce details

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Poached Pears Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

2 firm Bosc pears, cored and halved

1/2 cup water

Orange Custard Sauce Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

2 to 3 teaspoons cornstarch

1 cup milk or half & half

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Pears: Combine sugar and water in 2-quart baking dish. Microwave on high 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Stir in orange peel. Add pears and microwave on high 7 to 10 minutes.

Orange Custard Sauce: Combine sugar, orange peel, and cornstarch. Blend in milk. Microwave at high 2 to 4 minutes. Blend small amount of hot mixture with beaten egg. Return to hot mixture. Microwave at medium 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.