Poached Pears With Chocolate Drizzle

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Poached Pears With Chocolate Drizzle

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations, by Nava Atlas, page 32

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Desserts Fruits

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 large firm Bosc pears

3 tablespoons white wine

3 tablespoons apple juice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 dash allspice

1 dash nutmeg

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

 

2 servings

 

Chocolate is most compatible with pears as a winter treat.

 

Core the pears and cut each into 8 sections lengthwise. Combine the 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

done-fork-tender but still firm. Combine the cornstarch with just enough

water to dissolve it. Stir into the liquid in the saucepan and simmer,

uncovered, until thickened. Remove from the heat. Let cool until just warm.

 

Just before serving, combine the chocolate chips and about 1 tablespoon of

water in the top of a double boiler or a small aluminum bowl perched atop a

saucepan filled with a small amount of water. Heat until smoothly

melted. Arrange the pear slices in 2 dessert bowls. Divide the cooking

liquid between them. Dip a teaspoon into the melted chocolate and drizzle

over the pears in a zigzag pattern, repeating until the chocolate is used

up. Serve at once.

 

Calories: 236, Carbohydrate: 38 g, Total fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 0 g,

Protein: 1 g, Sodium: 6 mg.

 

 

 

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