Poached Pear and Dried Apricots with Chocolate Sauce

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan combine the sugar, the rum, and 1/2 cup water and simmer the mixture for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the pear, peeled, halved, and cored, and the apricots and poach the fruit, covered, spooning the syrup over the pear occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pear is tender.

3. 3

   In a small heavy saucepan combine the chocolate, 2 tablespoons water, and the vanilla and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it is smooth.

4. 4

   Transfer the pear halves to a work surface, cut them diagonally, into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and fan them onto 2 plates.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the apricots over the pear slices and spoon the chocolate sauce around the fruit.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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