Orange Scented Pears with Vanilla Creme Recipe

Name: Orange Scented Pears with Vanilla Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large cooking pears or 6 large dessert pears, peeled and cored; 4 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon currants, soaked in a little orange juice until plump; 250 ml orange juice; 1 tablespoon butter, diced; 60 ml brandy; 125 ml smooth apricot jam, melted with brandy; 500 ml milk; 6 egg yolks; 40 g sugar; 1 vanilla pod, scraped seeds; 1 finely grated orange, peel of; 1 tablespoon whipped cream; 45 ml orange liqueur (I used Van de Hum)

Servings: persons

6 large cooking pears or 6 large dessert pears, peeled and cored
4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 tablespoon currants, soaked in a little orange juice until plump
250 ml orange juice
1 tablespoon butter, diced
60 ml brandy
125 ml smooth apricot jam, melted with brandy
500 ml milk
6 egg yolks
40 g sugar
1 vanilla pod, scraped seeds
1 finely grated orange, peel of
1 tablespoon whipped cream
45 ml orange liqueur (I used Van de Hum)

1
Sprinkle pears with sugar, orange peel and currants.
2
Place pears in a buttered ovenproof dish and pour orange juice around them.
3
Dot pears with butter.
4
Cover and bake at 180 C for 45-75 minutes.
5
Basting occasionally until pears are very tender.
6
Remove from oven and cool (pears will firm as they cool).
7
Brush with apricot jam and brandy.
8
Grill pears under preheated grill until tops are crisp and lightly charred.
9
To make creme anglaise, heat milk in a heavy-based sauce pan or a double boiler until warm.
10
Whisk egg yolks and sugar and vanilla until creamy.
11
Slowly add warm milk, whisking constantly.
12
Return to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until sauce is thick enough to coat back of a wooden spoon.
13
Do not boil sauce as it will curdle.
14
Add grated orange peel and remove from stove.
15
Leave until cold, then blend in whipped cream and liqueur.
16
Serve very well chilled with pears at room temperature.

511

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large cooking pears or 6 large dessert pears, peeled and cored, 4 teaspoons sugar, 2 tablespoons grated orange rind, 1 tablespoon currants, soaked in a little orange juice until plump, and more.

Yes, Orange Scented Pears with Vanilla Creme 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.

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Orange Scented Pears with Vanilla Creme

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