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Pears in Van der Hum

This recipe is also excellent made with figs, when in season. The original idea came from the late Claire Basson - a great cook and charming traditional South African hostess.
Pears in Van der Hum

You Will Need:

Main Dish
  • 6 - 8 ripe pears, peeled, halved and pipped
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (125 ml) Van der Hum liqueur
Main Dish
  • 6 - 8 ripe pears, peeled, halved and pipped
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (125 ml) Van der Hum liqueur

Ina’s Tip

We used just ripe pink Forelle pears. If you use a harder crunchy pear the baking time will be longer, on the other hand very ripe pears will need a shorter baking time. The pears are also delicious served cold.

Method:

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 180 °C.

Pack the halved pears in an ovenproof dish, rounded sides up.

Sprinkle with sugar and liqueur.

Bake uncovered for 35 - 40 minutes, turn the pears over after 30 minutes.

Serve warm with Lemon and Yoghurt Ice Cream, topped with Brown Bread Praline.

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