POACHED PEARS WITH GRAND MARNIER SAUCE

Poached Pears with Grand Marnier Sauce image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large firm pears
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 c water
1 c sugar
2 egg yolks
1/4 c sugar
2 Tbsp grand marnier or other orange flavored liqueur
1/2 c whipping cream

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.