POACHED PEARS WITH CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

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How to make Poached Pears with Chocolate Drizzle

Provided by @MakeItYours

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

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