Poached Pears with Vanilla Sauce Recipe: How to Make It

Poached Pears with Vanilla Sauce Recipe: How to Make It

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This dessert is a great ending to a special-occasion meal. Whole pears are lightly spiced and chilled, then served with a heavenly custard sauce.—Al Latimer, Bentonville, Arizona

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  • vanilla poached pears
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Ingredients

  • 2-1/3 cups sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 cups water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 6 medium firm pears, stems attached
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 3 whole cloves

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