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Brandy-poached pears

By Bianca Strydom

Serves 4 - 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

6 pears, peeled
250 g sugar
1 vanilla pod
1 cup brandy
1 lemon wedge
3 bay leaves
1 Woolworths chocolate hazelnut croissant wreath
250 g crème fraîche

Method

1. Place the pears in a saucepan with the sugar, vanilla pod, brandy, lemon and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool in the poaching liquid.

2. Prepare the wreath according to package instructions. Serve the wreath with the poached pears and crème fraîche.

Cook’s note: Prepare the pears the day before and allow them to cool in their poaching liquid overnight.

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Photographs: Jan Ras
Food assistant: Emma Morey