Amaretto Pears
Category: Desserts
Serves: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Kaiser Pears | 4 |
| Amaretti Cookies | 200g |
| Honey | 1 tbsp |
| Amaretto (liqueur) | ½ cup |
| Butter | 20g |
| Fresh Whipping Cream | 10g |
| Brandy | 1 tbsp |
| Sugar | 50g |
Instructions
To prepare the Amaretto Pears, start by setting aside 4 whole amaretti cookies. Using a meat mallet, crush the remaining amaretti into fine crumbs; alternatively, you can do this step with a food processor for convenience. Once crushed, transfer the amaretti crumbs into a mixing bowl. Add the fresh whipping cream to the crumbs and stir with a spoon to fully combine the ingredients.
Meanwhile, wash the pears thoroughly, then cut off their tops. Using a specialized tool or an apple corer, carefully remove the core of the pears, widening the cavity to make room for the filling. Place the prepared pears in a baking dish or oven-safe pan, ensuring they are standing upright and close together for best results.
Now, with the help of a small spoon, fill the pears with the amaretto-cream mixture, packing it gently inside the hollowed-out centers. Pour about two fingers of water into the baking dish to help the pears cook evenly.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) for conventional baking, or 160°C (320°F) for a fan-assisted oven. Bake the pears for approximately 1 hour in a static oven, or 50 minutes in a fan oven. After cooking, carefully remove the pears from the oven and transfer them to a serving plate. Be sure to save the cooking liquid for the next step.
Next, prepare the sauce to accompany the pears. Pour the cooking liquid from the pears into a small saucepan over low heat. Let it simmer gently, reducing slightly while adding the brandy. Cook until the liquid thickens, and the sugar starts to caramelize. Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove the pan from the heat.
To serve, place an amaretto cookie on top of each pear for a final touch. Drizzle the warm sauce over the pears and serve immediately. Enjoy these indulgent, aromatic Amaretto Pears as the perfect end to any meal.
