Brandied Pears

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

Submitted by Anonymous
Updated on November 29, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 stuffed pear halves
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Ingredients

  • 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)

308 Calories
19g Fat
33g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 205mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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