Chocolate-Wrapped Pears Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Wrapped Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 8 cups water; Juice of 2 lemons; 4 cinnamon sticks; 8 whole cloves; 1/4 cup creme de menthe; 12 firm, ripe pears with stems; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened; Fresh or crystallized mint

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
8 cups water
Juice of 2 lemons
4 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
1/4 cup creme de menthe
12 firm, ripe pears with stems
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 pound unsalted butter, softened
Fresh or crystallized mint

1
Dissolve the sugar in the water.
2
Add the lemon juice, spices and creme de menthe and simmer, tightly covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Peel the pears carefully, leaving stems intact, and cut a slice off the bottoms so they will stand upright.
4
Poach the pears in gently boiling syrup until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
5
Cool pears in the syrup and then chill thoroughly, preferably overnight.
6
Melt the chocolate in a bowl over warm water.
7
Add the butter and stir until it is melted and the mixture is smooth.
8
Remove the pears from the syrup and dry carefully with paper towel.
9
Dip each pear in the melted chocolate to coat evenly.
10
Use a spoon, if necessary, to fill in uncoated spots.
11
Lift the pears out of the chocolate to drain off excess.
12
Arrange on serving dish.
13
Decorate the top of each pear with a sprig of fresh or crystallized mint.
14
Chill until ready to serve.

1147

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 8 cups water, Juice of 2 lemons, 4 cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Wrapped Pears falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Wrapped Pears

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