How to Make Brandied Pears - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brandied pears are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for special occasions or just for treating yourself to a gourmet treat. This dessert combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the rich and complex flavor of brandy, creating a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

With just a few simple ingredients, brandied pears are easy to make and are a great way to use up any extra pears you may have lying around. The addition of brandy adds a depth ...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large pears, peeled, halved, and cored
  • ⅓ cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brandy
  • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons brandy, sherry, or other liqueur

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 stuffed pear halves

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar, water, and lemon juice together in an ungreased baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Place pear halves into the dish with the flat sides facing down; baste with sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pears are fork-tender but not mushy, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix walnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy, and yogurt together in a small bowl.
  • Beat cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Add white sugar and 2 teaspoons of brandy; gently whip a few strokes more to incorporate.
  • Flip warm pear halves and transfer to serving plates. Fill cavities with nut stuffing and top with whipped cream. Spoon remaining cooking sauce over top.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 22mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 205mg