Posts Tagged “pears”

Bottled Poached Pears

Bottled Poached Pears

From Sainsbury’s   Sweet, syrupy pears with a brandy kick that makes for a fantastic homemade gift or after-dinner dessert. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes   Ingredients: 250g preserving or granulated sugar 1 vanilla pod 4 firm ripe pears, cut in half and cored 8 star anise Rind of 1…

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Spiced Pear Bread and Butter Pudding

Spiced Pear Bread and Butter Pudding

From Sainsbury’s   Sweet pears sandwiched between slices of bread, covered in creamy homemade custard and baked to perfection.   Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes   Ingredients: 60g unsalted butter 6-8 slices white bread, crusts removed 4 tablespoons mincemeat 4 ripe red pears, cored & thickly sliced 25g caster sugar…

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