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Spicy pear compote

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 500 g pear(s)
  • 50 g sugar or honey
  • 1 orange(s), juice
  • 1 stalk(s) cinnamon
  • 2 cloves
  • some nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 250 ml water
  • 1 shot of Grand Marnier and/or pear brandy

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

quickly made and slightly tipsy

Quarter, core, peel, and cut the pears into smaller pieces or wedges. Bring the water, orange juice, sugar, or honey, and spices to a boil until a broth is formed. Simmer the pears for 5-10 minutes, until soft but not falling apart. Place the pears on dessert plates. Strain the broth and season with Grand Marnier and/or pear brandy. Pour over the pears and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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