Poached pears with a wonderful sauce!
Provided by Lynette !
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Peel pears, core from the bottoms, cutting to but not through the stem end, leaving the stem intact. Brush with lemon juice and set aside.
- 2. Combine the water and 1 cup sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Add the pears; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool.
- 3. Combine the egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar in the top of a double boiler; heat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Bring the watrer in the bottom to a simmer; beat the mixture 5 minutes or until thick and pale. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. Cover and chill.
- 4. Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into chilled mixture. Serve the pears with the sauce.
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