Orange Crème Caramel

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) water
5 eggs
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar
2-1/2 cups (625 mL) hot milk
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a small heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved (do not let mixture boil while stirring). Increase heat to medium-high and boil, without stirring, until mixture caramelizes and is golden in colour, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour immediately into an 8-inch (20 cm) round baking pan, tilting pan to cover bottom. Stir eggs with 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar until blended. Stir in hot milk, orange rind and vanilla. Avoid overmixing. Pour into pan over caramel mixture. Place in a pan of boiling water and bake until mixture is set, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from hot water. Cool on a rack.

Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. To remove from mould, run a spatula carefully around custard. Invert a rimmed serving plate over custard and turn over. Serve in wedges.

Makes approx. 8 servings.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 16:41:26 — Original ID:604

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