Brandy Soaked Pears
Slow cooked pears soaked in brandy and spice to be used for the Pear Frangipane Tart recipe below.
Ingredients
- 6 Bosc Pears
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups brandy
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 lemon peels
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves
Instructions
- In saucepan, combine ingredients except pears. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce to a simmer.
- Wash and dry the pears. Peel, while keeping the pear whole. Add pears to saucepan and cover,cooking at a medium heat for about 15-20 minutes. Pears should seem soft, but not mushy.
- Remove pears and set aside. Increase heat to medium high and cook liquid uncovered until thickened for another 5 minutes. Pour liquid over the pears and let sit until ready to use for the tart.
