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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Using the butter, grease an ovenproof casserole.
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Cut a slice off the bottom of each pear to make it stand upright, then place them in the casserole.
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Add 1/2 cup water and place the pears in the oven to soften for 40 minutes, basting 3 to 4 times throughout the process.
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Combine the pan juices with the honey and cinnamon in a small bowl and whisk together until it's the consistency of a light emulsion.
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Augment with hot tap water if necessary.
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Drizzle the pears with this mixture, return the pears to the oven, and let cook for another 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and set aside until ready to serve.
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In the top part of a double boiler, melt the chocolate, stirring constantly to avoid scorching.
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Set aside to cool.
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Separate the 2 eggs and beat the yolks into the chocolate, which should be cool but still liquid.
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Whisk the chocolate to make sure it is well mixed.
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Beat the egg whites and confectioners' sugar together, to form stiff peaks, and then, fold this mixture into the chocolate mixture.
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Place 1 pear on each of 6 dessert plates and top with some of the chocolate mixture.
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Serve immediately.
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*RAW EGG WARNING
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Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.
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To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.
