Pear Flognarde...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 4 ripe but firm Bartlet pears
• 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• Optional: 1 tablespoon pear liqueur
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.

2) Peal and core pears. Cut in 1/2-inch dice. Arrange on bottom of baking dish.

3) Place eggs and sugar in a large bowl. Beat until mixture is pale yellow and fluffy. Add vanilla, cream and liqueur to mixture and beat just to combine. Add flour and cinnamon and beat until blended. Pour batter over pears.

4) Bake for 40 minutes or until puffed and firm. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.