INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 230c/450f/Gas 8.
1 Drain the peaches, keeping the syrup. For the Jam Sauce: Mix 4 tbsp
raspberry jam and 2 tbsp reserved peach syrup.
2 Scoop out the middle of one sponge to make a 'nest'. Fill the hollow with
the orange slices, sprinkle over 2 tbsp caster sugar and top with the
cream.
3 Cut half the peaches in half lengthways, use to decorate the top and dust
with icing sugar. Use a cutter to cut out two hearts from the remaining
sponge, retaining the trimmings.
4 For the Poached Pears: Peel 2 pears and use a small sharp knife to cut
away some of the core through the base.
5 Thinly peel the lemon, place the zest in a pan with the white wine and
55g/2oz caster sugar and simmer. Add the peeled pears and vanilla seeds and
poach for 5-8 minutes, or until tender.
6 Serve the pears on a plate with a scoop of ice cream, drizzle over some
of the jam sauce and decorate with a few peach slices and sponge hearts.
7 For the Caramelised Pear: Peel and quarter one pear and cut out the core.
Cut the pear into slices, place on a non-stick baking sheet and sprinkle
over 1 tbsp caster sugar.
8 Use a blow torch or place under a hot grill to caramelise. Arrange the
pear slices on a plate and serve with scoops of ice cream.
9 For the Baked Pear: Cut the remaining pear into quarters and cut out the
core.
10 Heat the butter in an ovenproof frying pan, add the pear quarters,
sprinkle over the demerara sugar and fry for about three minutes, or until
golden.
11 Pour in the red wine, bring to a simmer and transfer the pan to the oven
to cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
12 For the Baked Alaska: Place a large cooking ring on a non-stick baking
sheet and fill with sponge trimmings.
13 Spread 1 tbsp raspberry jam over the top and cover with the remaining
peach slices. Whisk together the egg whites and 175g/6oz caster sugar until
stiff.
14 Fill a small pudding mould with ice cream and turn out on top of the
peaches and sponge. Pipe the meringue over the top to completely enclose
the ice cream and bake in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown.
Serve immediately and drizzle over the jam sauce.
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NOTES : Chef - Paul Rankin
Recipe by: Ready Steady Cook
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