Name: Christmas Puddings with Spiced Pears and Caramel Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: FOR THE PEARS; 4 small pears; 150ml (⅔ cup) white wine; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 200ml (1 cup) pear juice; FOR THE PUDDINGS; 80g mixed dried fruit, such as prunes, dates, apricots; 3 tbsp brandy; 4 tbsp soft butter, plus extra for greasing; 50g (⅓ cup) plain/all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 40g (⅓ cup) brown sugar; 3 free-range eggs; ½ tsp baking powder; 60g (⅓ cup) dark chocolate, finely chopped; FOR THE SAUCE; 60g (½ cup) brown sugar; 4 tbsp butter; 100g (½ cup) double/heavy cream

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