Amanda Laird: Pears roasted with brandy, bay leaves and ginger

Picture / Glenn Jeffrey

Serves 4

4 pears, halved with pips removed
2 Tbs brandy
1 Tbs crystallized ginger, finely sliced
1 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 cup white wine
1 Tbs butter
zest of two oranges
3 bay leaves

1. Preheat oven 180C. Place pears into roasting dish, add all other ingredients and roast for 30 minutes.

2. Place lid on and cook for a further 15 minutes. Serve with cream.