Poached Pears With Chocolate-Cranberry Sauce

1. 1

   Bring juice and water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat; place pears in pan, cover and simmer on low heat until pears are tender when pieced with a fork, about 15 minutes (turn pears several times during cooking).

2. 2

   Remove saucepan from heat, let cool to room temperature and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. 3

   Combine cranberry sauce and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan; melt over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until smooth.

4. 4

   Remove pears from liquid; drain.

5. 5

   To serve, spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons chocolate-cranberry sauce onto each of 4 dessert plates.

6. 6

   Top each with 2 pear halves and decorate with 2 tablespoons of raspberries.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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