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Caramelized Pear Custard

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Xylitol
  • ¼ tsp ground Cardamom
  • 2 medium Pears
  • 3 large Eggs (Whole)
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 cups Coconut Cream
  • cup Sugar Free Maple Flavor Syrup
  • ½ fl. oz. Rum
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat the butter, xylitol and cardamom in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Slice the pears into ½-inch wedges. Once the butter has melted add the pears and allow to caramelize for 4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and arrange in a pie plate or 3-4 cup casserole dish. Reserve about 2 tbsp purée of xylitol and pour the remaining over the pears (keep remaining in the sauce pan and set aside).
  • In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, coconut cream, purée of xylitol, rum and vanilla until combined. Pour mixture over the pears and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and custard has set. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the top with reserved a purée of xylitol.