Vanilla Flambéed Pears with Apricot Glaze

Experience the exquisite taste of Vanilla Flambéed Pears with Apricot Glaze, a stunning vegetarian dessert that showcases tender Bosc pears poached in a fragrant vanilla syrup. This French-inspired dish is perfect for special occasions, featuring a dramatic flambé presentation that will impress your guests.

With no common allergens, this recipe is a safe choice for gatherings. The sweet, juicy pears paired with a rich apricot sauce create a harmonious flavor profile, making it ideal for elegant dinners or festive celebrations.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Overview

This elegant dessert features poached Bosc pears in a vanilla-infused syrup, topped with a rich apricot sauce. The dish is flambéed with rum for a dramatic presentation, making it perfect for special occasions.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

French

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups water
• 0.75 Cups white sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 Bosc pears, peeled
• 1 Cup apricot preserves
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 0.5 Cups rum

Steps

1. In a saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water, 0.75 cups of white sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract to a boil over high heat. Add 3 or 4 pear halves, reduce heat to medium, and simmer gently until the pears are just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the cooked pears to a warm serving dish and repeat with the remaining pears.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil the syrup until it reduces to 1 cup. Stir in 1 cup of apricot preserves and return to a boil. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the simmering syrup. Cook and stir until thickened and clear, about 30 seconds.
3. To serve, pour the hot apricot sauce over the pears and sprinkle with 0.5 cups of rum. Carefully ignite the rum tableside with the lights turned low. Allow the alcohol to burn out before serving. Enjoy your impressive and delicious dessert!