poached pears with chocolate drizzle

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Ingredients

  • 2 large bosc pears, firm
  • 3 tablespoons white wine
  • 3 tablespoons apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon water

How To Make poached pears with chocolate drizzle

  • Step 1
    Core pears and cut each pear into 8 sections lengthwise.
  • Step 2
    Combine wine, juice, vanilla and spices in a saucepan.
  • Step 3
    Put in the pears and bring to a simmer.
  • Step 4
    Cover and simmer over low heat until the pears are just fork tender.
  • Step 5
    Combine cornstarch with enough water to dissolve it.
  • Step 6
    Stir into the saucepan liquid until thickened.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat and cool until just warm.
  • Step 8
    Just before serving, combine chocolate chips and water in the top of a double boiler.
  • Step 9
    Heat until the chocolate is smoothly melted.
  • Step 10
    Arrange pear slices in two dessert bowls.
  • Step 11
    Divide the chocolate between them and drizzle over the pears in a zig-zag pattern.
  • Step 12
    Serve at once.

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