Flan Especial

Directions

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   {"0":"Peel orange and lime into thin strips with as little white pith as possible. (the rest of the fruit will","1":"not be used in this recipe).","3":"Combine peel, milk, 3\/4 cup sugar and salt in a large pan. Bring it to a boil and cook gently until it is reduced to 3 cups. (stir occasionally to break the film that forms on the surface) When done,","4":"strain and cool slightly.","6":"In the meantime, heat 3\/4 cup sugar in a skillet over medium heat until sugar begins to melt. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally. When sugar is melted and brown,","7":"immediately spoon over bottom and sides of a shallow 1-1\/2 quart baking dish and cool.","9":"Begin preheating oven to 325 F.","11":"Beat eggs into a large bowl. Gradually add warm milk mixture to eggs and beat well. Then, pour the mixture into the baking dish containing the caramelized sugar.","13":"Place the baking dish into a pan and pour water into the pan until it reaches half way up the sides of the baking dish. Bake about 11\/2 hours or until a knife inserted offcenter comes out clean. If","14":"necessary, cover loosely with foil to prevent excess browning.","16":"Remove dish from hot water and cool. Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto a platter just before serving."}