BRANDIED PEARS
The pears need about a month to absorb the brandy. Make a few jars before Thanksgiving to give for Christmas.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water, and add lemon juice. Peel pears as carefully and smoothly as possible, leaving stems attached. Place pears in water as they are peeled.
- Combine sugar, cinnamon sticks, and 3 quarts water in a large stockpot. Drain pears, and add to pot. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until just tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 30 minutes, depending on size and ripeness.
- Remove pears from liquid with a slotted spoon, and divide evenly among three quart jars.
- Raise heat under pot to high, and cook liquid until reduced to 2 cups, about 50 minutes. Remove from heat; strain liquid through a sieve lined with cheesecloth into a bowl. Divide the liquid evenly among the jars, and add about 1 cup brandy, or enough to cover pears, to each. Allow jars to cool, and screw on lids. Refrigerate for several weeks before eating to allow flavors to develop.
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Rampr Kumar
[email protected]These pears are the perfect fall dessert.
Cyril Worthen
[email protected]I've made these pears several times and they're always a hit.
Nicholas Nyando
[email protected]These pears are a great way to impress your guests.
Lauren Stephen
[email protected]I love the way the pears caramelize in the poaching liquid.
MD. Ripon Mia
[email protected]These pears are the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner.
Musoke Anothony
[email protected]I made these pears for a potluck and they were a big hit.
Zulyadain Hussain
[email protected]These pears are also great served with a dollop of whipped cream.
Malik kaif
[email protected]I've also made these pears with red wine instead of brandy.
Adams Boos
[email protected]I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the poaching liquid.
Nipo Miah
[email protected]These pears are a great way to use up ripe pears.
Naana Funny
[email protected]I love the way these pears look when they're served in a crystal bowl.
Dao Ha Thi
[email protected]These pears are the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Hafsah Rashid
[email protected]I will definitely be making these pears again.
John Ford
[email protected]So good!
tanveer sabir
[email protected]These pears are delicious! I love the way the brandy and spices flavor the pears.
A God
[email protected]I made these pears for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect fall dessert.
Smrat News
[email protected]These pears are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Samya Lebby
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The pears are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Mubiru Roman
[email protected]I made these pears for a dinner party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so elegant.
Hayu love
[email protected]These brandied pears are absolutely divine! The perfect balance of sweet and boozy, with a lovely chewy texture. I served them over vanilla ice cream and they were a huge hit.