CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PEARS

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Bring out a tray of these fancy fruit treats and watch everybody's eyes widen. The pears wear a nut-dusted caramel coating and an elegant drizzle of chocolate. They make a beautiful gift, wrapped in colored or clear cellophane.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2 tablespoons water
6 large firm pears with stems
1 cup chopped cashews, hazelnuts or almonds
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/3 cup vanilla or white chips

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat just until caramels are melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each pear so it sits flat. Dip pears halfway in caramel; tun to coat and allow excess to drip off. Dip in nuts and place on a greased baking sheet; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until coating is firm., In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. In another saucepan, melt vanilla chips with remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle melted chips over pears and stems. Let stand until set.

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