Hey Guys and Gals! A brandy or vodka liqueur infused with ripe pear and vanilla bean, with an optional pear syrup if it is not sweet enough.
Ingredients
Step 1
1 ripe pear (organic preferred)
1 vanilla bean
1 cup brandy or vodka
Step 2 (only if needed)
1 more ripe pear
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Directions
1. Wash and chop the pear, discarding the seeds and core. Peeling is optional; I leave the skin on. Split and scrape the vanilla bean.
2. Place the pear and vanilla in a glass jar and cover with the brandy or vodka so no pear sticks out. Leave room for another cup of liquid in case you use Step 2.
3. Seal, shake, and steep for 2 days in a cool, dry place. Remove the vanilla bean and steep another 3 days.
4. If it is not sweet enough: chop the second pear, add it to a pot with the water and sugar, boil on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, then simmer 5 more. Let cool, pour the syrup and fruit into the jar, shake, and steep 2 more days.
5. When the flavor is right, strain through several layers of moistened cheesecloth, gently wringing it. If needed, strain once more through a coffee strainer.
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