Pears in Chocolate Sauce

Pears in Chocolate Sauce
Pears in Chocolate Sauce might be a good recipe to expand your sauce recipe box. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 436 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have bittersweet chocolate, juice of lemon, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

1
Leave stems on peeled pears.
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Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
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In a saucepan large enough to accommodate 4 pears standing upright, combine water and sugar.
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Place over medium heat, and boil until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla, then place the pears in. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool in liquid, then drain.
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In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate, cream and butter.
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Heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Remove from heat, and stir in coffee liqueur.
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Place pears on serving dish, pour chocolate sauce over pears, and garnish with maraschino cherries.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings4
Health Score2
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