BBC Food - Recipes - Mini pear pies

BBC Food - Recipes - Mini pear pies

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This recipe turns the fruit tart on its head with stunning results. You can flavour the syrup with whatever spices you like.

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Cooking tools:

  • Melon baller
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Slotted spoon
  • Grater
  • Ruler
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Plastic wrap
  • Paper towel
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 200g/7oz plain flour , plus extra for rolling
  • 100g/3½oz butter , in a block, frozen
  • 100g/3½oz lard , in a block, frozen
  • 1 free-range egg , beaten
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 6 large, firm pears (preferably ones that are straight and tall)
  • 300g/10½oz caster sugar
  • 500ml/18fl oz dry white wine
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 orange , zest only

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