Honey-Brandy Poached Pears
📜 Collection: The Loraine Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts An elegant and simple dessert of whole pears gently poached in a sweet honey syrup, finished with a touch of brandy for a warm, sophisticated flavor. This refined dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness and depth, ideal for a sophisticated dinner party finish.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- deep skillet
- melon baller
- paring knife
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pears | peeled, stems left on, cored from bottom |
| 1/3 cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 1/3 cup | Water | room temperature |
| 3/4 cup | Honey | liquid |
| 3 Tbsp | Brandy | added at end |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pears
- Peel the 6 pears, leaving the stems on. Use a small spoon or melon baller to core them from the bottom, keeping the pears whole.
Step 2: Create the Syrup
- In a deep skillet, combine the 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the 3/4 cup honey and carefully place the 6 pears into the syrup.
Step 3: Poach and Finish
- Bring the syrup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Poach the 6 pears gently, turning and basting them occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the 6 pears cool completely in the syrup to absorb the flavors.
- Just before serving, gently stir in the 3 Tbsp brandy. Serve the 6 pears with a generous drizzle of the honey-brandy syrup.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The pears can be poached and stored in their syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
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