William Verral, on Making ‘Pears Portuguese Fashion, with Currants’
Here’s an eighteenth century twist on a seasonal classic, involving good winter pears and a pint of port.
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Brigitte Webster Makes ‘Spiced Pear Pie’ (via Thomas Dawson)
This modern take on Thomas Dawson’s C16th recipe is a delicious combination of pears, candied orange, sugar and spice.
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Henry Howard, on Stewing Pears
Here’s a delicious-sounding, rather boozy, spicy-sweet, early C18th recipe for baking and stewing Warden pears.
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William Goodman, on Baking Pears
Here’s a simple but tasty-sounding method for slowly oven-baking pears… from a social history of Stuart-era Great Britain.
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Mary Smith, on Making ‘White Caps’
Here’s an eighteenth century recipe for an iced pear tart that sounds simple to make and delicious to eat. Enjoy!
