Brandied pears

Grey and I have been enjoying the beginnings of autumn. Stores have started selling pumpkins, we’ve made our first pumpkin dessert, and burned our first deliciously fall smelling candle of the seas…

Slice fresh pears and toss in lemon juice to prevent browning. Melt butter in large pan over low heat. Add sliced pears and sauté for a few minutes…

Looking for a delicious treat or unique gift for the holidays? Brandied pears are delicious and easy to make in less than a half hour!

Pear Brandy starting to age Although there are several pear brandies available commercially, we opted to try making our own. This beautiful beverage will have to age around two months before we can…

Yield: 6 x half-litre (US pint) jars

I have been canning for a little over two years. I jumped into the waters a little cautiously, but it didn't take long until I was addicted. Shelves and shelves of our very favorite fruits and vegetables all beautifully resting in glass jars. Perfectly lined up in rows. Row upon row. I mean what is not to love! One of our favorite canned fruits is pears. Oh mercy me, they are so delightfully yummy. Pears are a little time intensive to can, but once you get the hang of it, well it isn't that…

Yes for Caramelized Pears! If you have never tired pears this way, you have to give them a try. So delicious that you will be making them all fall long.

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 goes a long way. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away. From the story: How to spike your cooking game with hard liquor

My aunt Deb picked and delivered a large box of pears from her farm. We ate some fresh, but soon the pears begged to be preserved before they rotted. My thoughts turned to pear sauce and pear butter, but I have a large store of applesauce already in the pantry and I'm not sure I would enjoy pear bu

These delicious and pretty poached pears could be your new holiday treat! This recipe showcases the pears natural delicate flavor but adding a few spicy peppercorns and anise, along with the richne…