Stuffed Pears with Nuts and Flambéed with Brandy

Peel the pears

Using a corer or a small knife, remove the core from each pear, leaving a cavity in the center. Reserve

In a medium bowl, combine the nuts, confectioner's sugar, egg, and lemon zest

Stuff each pear with this mixture. Reserve

In a medium saucepan, bring the confectioner's sugar to a caramelized state (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly

Slowly add the water and, without stopping, let it come to a boil (approximately 3 minutes)

Arrange the pears in the saucepan

Cover and cook over low heat until the pears are tender, but still firm (about 15 minutes)

Transfer carefully to a serving dish. Reserve

Place the brandy in a metal shell with a long handle

Heat it over high heat, tilting the shell slightly, until the brandy is on fire

Pour the brandy carefully over the pears and wait for the flames to die out

Serve immediately.