BRANDIED PEARS

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Top with vanilla ice cream or spoon over plain cake with a swirl of sweetened whipped cream. From Soul Food Desserts from Family and Friends.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 34m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 firm ripe pears (such as Bosc, Anjou or large-size Seckels free of bruises and blemishes)
2 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups sugar (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2-3/4 cup good-quality brandy

Steps:

  • Remove stems and discard and then peel. Cut the fruit in half lengthwise and core . Place the pears in a glass bowl and set aside.
  • To make the syrup: Combine in a large pot the water, sugar, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat and simmer the syrup uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Using the wooden spoon, add the pears to the hot syrup, and stir to coat well. Raise the heat under the pears and bring the syrup to a gentle boil, carefully turning over the fruit with the spoon.
  • Cook the pears, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender but not too soft when pierced with a fork. Watch the fruit carefully and don't let it scorch.
  • Remove the pears from the heat and stir in the brandy. Remove the pan from the heat and set on a wire rack to cool. Then, transfer the pears to a glass or porcelain bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Chill completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 197.1, Fiber 14.8, Sugar 169.9, Protein 1.8

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