Honey, Pears and Madeleines

Wonderfully light madeleines served with sweet poached pears in a wine syrup for a sophisticated afternoon tea or dessert.

Baking Vegetarian Dessert French Honey Pears

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

211.9

kcal / serving

2542.5 kcal total

Carbs

23.9g

per serving

286.4 g total

Fat

11.3g

per serving

135.2 g total

Protein

1.7g

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

tsp

Soft Brown Sugar

0.5

tsp

Baking Powder

Dairy

Unsalted Butter

plus 1 tbsp melted for brushing

piece

Eggs

large free-range

Butter

for the pears

Fruits

piece

Pears

peeled and cut into small dice

GrainsCereals

Plain White Flour

plus extra for dusting

Liquids

150

Sweet White Wine

NutsSeeds

piece

Vanilla Pod

seeds only

pinch

Salt

Other

tbsp

Honey

tbsp

Honey

for the pears

Method

Gently melt 85g butter and 2 tablespoons honey in a saucepan and set aside.

Whisk eggs, caster sugar, brown sugar, vanilla seeds, and salt until doubled in size.

Sieve flour and baking powder together and fold into the egg mixture.

Fold in the melted butter mixture, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 220°C and grease 12 madeleine moulds with butter and flour.

Pipe a solid line of batter into each mould using a 1.5cm plain nozzle.

Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until golden-brown and cool on a wire rack.

Poach diced pears in butter, honey, and 150ml wine for 5 to 10 minutes.

Reduce the poaching liquid to a syrup, coat the pears, and serve with madeleines.