CARAMELIZED PEAR CUSTARD

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Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pieces Pears, har, ripe such as Bartlett or Comice
3 tablespoons Sugar
2 tablespoons Butter, unsalted
1 1/2 cup Half and half
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 tablespoon Dark rum
2 piece Eggs, large, beaten
2 tablespoons Maple syrup
1 tablespoon Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400.
Peel and core the pears and cut into 6 wedges.put them in a skillet with the sugar and butter and cook, uncovered, over high heat for 6-8 minutes, turning them once, until they are lightly caramelized. Transfer to a 4-5 cup gratin dish.
Mix together the half and half, vanilla, rum, eggs, and maple syrup. Pour the custard over the pears.
Place the gratin on a cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the custard is just set.
Serve at room temp with a sprinkling of the confectioners' sugar on top.