Iced Pears, Spiced And Spiked Recipe

Name: Iced Pears, Spiced And Spiked
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ripe fresh pears perfect for eating; 1 tablespoon peeled and grated ginger; sprigs of fresh lavender, recommended; 1/2 cup Poire Williams or other spirit of your choice such as St. Germain or Domaine de Canton; or 1/2 cups alternatively in place of the spirit, pear juice; 2 egg whites, farm fresh, room temperature; a few drops of pear infused vinegar, optional; 1/2 cup fine sugar; herbal sprigs for garnish, lavender recommended; zested fresh peeled ginger, optional

Servings: persons

1
Gingerly pare the pair of pears. Cut in half and core. Delicately marinate in the spirit or juice with the ginger and some fresh lavender leaves for 30 minutes or so.
2
Preferably in a copper bowl, add the room temperature egg whites with a few optional drops of vinegar. Beat until very stiff.
3
Pour your sugar in a large dipping saucer.
4
Let the excess liquid drip off each pear as you proceed to roll each half alternatively in the egg white then in the sugar, again in the egg white, then sugar, until you achieve the desired level of icing you like. You may well will have leftover sugar and egg white: Then you can make a small pavlova.
5
Plate the pears. Spoon over additional spirit (or juice) with spice. Chill until serving time. Garnish with a fresh herbal sprig, such as lavender and fresh zested ginger.

171

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ripe fresh pears perfect for eating, 1 tablespoon peeled and grated ginger, sprigs of fresh lavender, recommended, 1/2 cup Poire Williams or other spirit of your choice such as St. Germain or Domaine de Canton, and more.

Yes, Iced Pears, Spiced And Spiked falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Iced Pears, Spiced And Spiked

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Variations & substitutions

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