Divide the liquid evenly among the jars and add about 1 cup brandy, or enough to cover pears, to each jar. Allow the jars to cool and then seal thelids. Refrigerate for several weeks before eating ...

A hit on any cheese plate, these Brandy Poached Pears are easy to prepare and can be made well ahead of your guests’ arrival. The pears lend themselves to pairing with a variety of wines and ...

The alcohol in the brandy improves the flavor and boosts the aroma of the pears in this simple, elegant dessert. Just as when you season with salt, go light at first with the alcohol. A little ...

I can still see my mother grinding spices and peeling citrus rinds for a key component of the stollen: a homemade mix of brandied fruit. She’d blend the dried fruits — cherries, cranberries ...

This punch is our love letter to pears. Stir together pear brandy, nectar, liqueur, lemon juice, Licor 43, and bitters in a large punch bowl. Add hard cider; stir well to combine. Serve with ice ...

I figure a large pan of deliciously soft pears marinated in brandy with a delightful custard around will last longer than a day. Playing with flavors is one of the exciting components of cooking ...