PEARS EN CROUTE

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The carmel sauce makes these pears great. If you want the best use Recipe #20984 instead of the store bought pie crust. Add a little vanilla ice cream and you have consummated the perfect partnership of flavors.

Provided by Country Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 ounces pie crusts (2 15 oz ready made pie crusts)
5 pears
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
12 ounces caramel ice cream topping
14 ounces condensed milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup Cointreau liqueur or 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree.
  • Wash and dry pears.
  • Roll out pie dough and cut dough into one inch strips.
  • Wrap pears with a 1/4 inch overlap starting from bottom.
  • Mix egg yolk and water and brush on wrapped pears.
  • Place on cook sheet and cook for one hour at 350 degree.
  • Carmel Sauce.
  • In a double boiler on low heat combine carmel, condensed milk, lemon juice, and liquor until smooth.
  • Best if the pears are fresh out of the oven. Add warm carmel sauce and enjoy with a little vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1441.1, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 1470.4, Carbohydrate 204.6, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 69.7, Protein 16.4

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