Poached Pears with Chocolate Drizzle
Yield
2 servingsPrep
10 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | large |
bosc pears
firm |
* |
| 3 | tablespoons |
white wine
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
apple juice
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | dash |
allspice
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
nutmeg
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cornstarch
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
water
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | large |
bosc pears
firm |
* |
| 45 | ml |
white wine
|
|
| 45 | ml |
apple juice
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
vanilla extract
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | dash |
allspice
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
nutmeg
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
cornstarch
|
|
| 79 | ml |
chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
water
|
|
Directions
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.
