Pear Bellini Lidia Food

PEAR BELLINI

Steps:

• Strain the pears; reserve the liquid. Add the pears to a blender along with 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid. Blend to a smooth puree.
• Divide the pear puree between 6 champagne flutes. Top off with sparkling wine, and stir gently. Serve immediately.

PEAR BELLINI

Steps:

• Stir together pear nectar and pear brandy in a chilled glass. Divide pear blend into 2 rocks glasses filled with crushed ice. Top with chilled Champagne and garnish with sliced pears.

ROASTED PEAR BELLINI

Steps:

• Put 1 tablespoon of the roasted pear puree into a Champagne flute and add pear nectar 1/4 way up the glass. Top off with Champagne. Repeat with remaining drinks. Serve immediately.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put 2 pieces of foil on a flat surface and place 1 pear in the center of each. Drizzle both with the honey and loosely wrap them in the foil, leaving the top open. Place the pears in the top half of the oven and roast until they are buttery soft, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Peel the skin off with your hands and pull the flesh away from the core. Place in a blender with any accumulated juices and puree until smooth. Pour into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.