Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Name: Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup brandy; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tbsp. grated orange rind; 2 tbsp. fresh gingerroot, grated; 4 whole black peppercorns; 4 firm ripe pears; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 squares (1 oz. each) semisweet chocolate; 2 tbsp. whipping cream; 1 tbsp. light corn syrup; 1 tbsp. Grand Marnier; brandy; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
2 tbsp. fresh gingerroot, grated
4 whole black peppercorns
4 firm ripe pears
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 squares (1 oz. each) semisweet chocolate
2 tbsp. whipping cream
1 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tbsp. Grand Marnier
brandy
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in a 2-quart casserole.
2
Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
3
Peel pears, and core just from the bottom, cutting to, but not through, the stem end.
4
Baste pears with lemon juice.
5
Place pears on their sides in brandy mixture in casserole.
6
Cover tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap; fold back a small edge of wrap to allow steam to escape.
7
Microwave at HIGH 4 minutes.
8
Uncover, baste pears with brandy mixture, and turn them over.
9
Cover and microwave at HIGH 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
10
(A sharp knife should pierce the fruit as it would room-temperature butter, yet fruit should retain its shape.)
11
Let pears cool in liquid, turning and basting once.
12
Place pears on individual serving dishes.
13
Place chocolate in a 1-quart glass bowl.
14
Microwave at 50% power 2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring every minute.
15
Cool slightly.
16
Add whipping cream, corn syrup, Grand Marnier, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
17
Spoon chocolate sauce over pears.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup brandy, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp. grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Sauce 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.

Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Sauce

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