PEAR FLAMBE ENJOY DAN:

                                      PEAR FLAMBE by CHEF DAN

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 fresh pears

1/2-cup sugar

3/4-cup water

1/2-teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/2tablespoon orange marmalade

1-tablespoon corn starch

1/3-cup brandy

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Peel and core the pears, cutting each to lengthwise halves.

2.   In a skillet combine sugar, water, and vanilla extract.

3.   Bring to a boil, stirring.

4.   Add 2 or 3 pear halves at a time and cook gently until tender.

5.   Repeat process until all the pears have been cooked.

6.   Remove pears to a fire-proof bowl.

7.   Cook the syrup until it has reduced in half.

8.   Add the orange marmalade and bring to a boil, stirring.

9.   Add cornstarch, blended with 1 tablespoon cold water.

10.                Cook until thickened.

11.                Pour the sauce over the pears.

12.                Add the brandy and flambee at the table.

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