Why it works: Pear and pear brandy work together. They rank in the top 10% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 6 recipes. Both carry ethyl butyrate, which smells apple, fruity. The science ↓
Brie and Pear Tart
8 servingsIngredients
Directions
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 4 of 6 ingredients. The other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 4 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pear | 1 medium (178g) | 101 |
| Pear Brandy | 1 medium (178g) | 101 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Pie Crust | not in our table | 0 |
| Brie | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Pear + pear brandytop 10% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together6 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).
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Brie + peartop 14% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together16 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl butyrate (apple, fruity).
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Pear + sugartop 17% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together2,079 recipes
Shared aroma: 1-penten-3-one (fish, pungent).
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Sugar + pear brandytop 34% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together7 recipes
Shared aroma: beta-damascenone (apple, rose).
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Brie + pear brandytop 36% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together1 recipe
Shared aroma: 3-methylbutanol (malty, whiskey).
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