Brandied Pears Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Brandied Pears Recipe

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

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar with water and lemon juice together in an ungreased baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Arrange pear halves core side down in the dish and baste with the sauce. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake pears in the preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until fork-tender but not mushy.

Step 4

Meanwhile mix nuts together with the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy and the yogurt; set aside. In a separate bowl whip cream until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle in white sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons of brandy or liqueur of choice and gently whip a few strokes more.

Step 5

To serve place one pear half in the center of each serving plate and fill core cavity with nut stuffing. Top with whipped cream. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Brandied Pears Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 307.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 15%

Sugars: 25g

Fat: 18.5g 28%

Saturated Fat: 9.5g 48%

Cholesterol: 54.5mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 610.1IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 5.9mg 10%

Folate: 15.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 56.4mg 6%

Iron: 0.4mg 3%

Magnesium: 20.7mg 7%

Potassium: 204.7mg 6%

Sodium: 22mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 166.2

*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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