poached pears with grand marnier sauce

How To Make poached pears with grand marnier sauce

• Step 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.
• Step 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.
• Step 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.
• Step 4
  Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into chilled mixture. Serve the pears with the sauce.
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