The custard puffs up around the pears as this cosy dessert bakes. A hint of maple syrup makes it special.
- Portion size 6 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: November 2009
Ingredients
Method
Peel and core pears; cut into wedges. In bowl, toss pears with lemon juice. Arrange in greased 11- x 7-inch (2 L) glass baking dish; set aside.In large bowl, whisk flour with sugar. Whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla; whisk into flour mixture. Pour over pears; dot with butter.
Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven until pears are tender and custard is puffed, set and golden, about 45 minutes.
Sprinkle with icing sugar; broil until bubbly and glazed, about 1 minute. Let cool on rack for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional facts Per each of 6 servings: about
- Sodium 96 mg
- Protein 8 g
- Calories 315.0
- Total fat 9 g
- Potassium 288 mg
- Cholesterol 139 mg
- Saturated fat 4 g
- Total carbohydrate 53 g
%RDI
- Iron 9.0
- Folate 24.0
- Calcium 10.0
- Vitamin A 11.0
- Vitamin C 8.0
