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Brandy Soaked Pears

Slow cooked pears soaked in brandy and spice to be used for the Pear Frangipane Tart recipe below.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. In saucepan, combine ingredients except pears. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce to a simmer.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.