Pear Charlotte

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9 Ingredients

• 7 ripe Comice or bartlett pears (about 3 lbs), peeled, halved, cored, and sliced 3/8 inch thick
• 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• Pinch of coarse salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 loaf brioche, challah, or best-quality store-bought white bread, crust removed
• Vanilla Custard Sauce
• Chantilly Cream