Caramelized Pears with Vanilla Sauce

Peel the pears and cut them into medium-sized slices.

In a skillet, add the brown sugar and heat over low heat. Once the sugar begins to caramelize, add the lemon juice and the pear slices.

Sauté the pears until they are caramelized and golden.

In a saucepan, add the milk and the whole vanilla pods.

Heat the milk until it reaches a boil, then reduce the heat.

In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the hot milk while stirring with a wooden spoon.

Remove the vanilla pods, allow the sauce to cool, and set aside.

On a serving platter or individual plates, pour a small amount of vanilla sauce.

Place a few slices of caramelized pears on top of the sauce.