Pears Helene

Directions

Combine water, sugar, and vanilla in a large saucepan and boil for several minutes.

Then add the pears, and simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.

Sometimes a hard pear will require as much as 30 to 50 minutes cooking time.

Drain and cool.

Melt chocolate.

Add corn syrup. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and butter.

Stir well.

To serve: Arrange pears upright on serving dish.

Place scoop of vanilla ice cream on plate.

At the last minute pour the chocolate sauce over the pears.

Remaining sauce may be passed.