Brandied Pears

Brandied pears baked with brown sugar and lemon juice are filled with a brandied nut stuffing and topped with liqueur-scented whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 3 large pears, peeled, halved, and cored
• 2 teaspoons brandy, sherry, or other liqueur
• 0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup water
• 0.33333334326744 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1.5 tablespoons brandy

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until pears are fork-tender but not mushy, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, mix walnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy, and yogurt together in a small bowl.

Step 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.

Step 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.