Spiced Poached Pears With Warm Chocolate Sauce

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   Peel the pears and cut some of the bottom to flatten. In a small saucepan, place the pears, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, 1/2 vanilla bean, orange peel, honey and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the pears are cooked (pierce with a toothpick to confirm).

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   Meanwhile make the chocolate sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the cream without boiling. Break the chocolate into small pieces into a bowl. When the cream is hot, pour it over the chocolate and stir well until the chocolate is completely melted.

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   Serve the pears still warm with the hot chocolate sauce on top. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.