Brandied Pears

Brandied pears are an impressive dessert. They're pretty enough for a special occasion but light enough to follow any meal.


Desserts · Specialty Dessert Recipes · Liqueur Dessert Recipes · Brandy


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

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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


Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until pears are fork-tender but not mushy, 20 to 25 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, mix walnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy, and yogurt together in a small bowl.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
308 Calories
19g Fat
33g Carbs
2g Protein


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