Lemon Poached Pears With Chocolate Cherry Sauce
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Course : Chocolate
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

---pears
4 medium fresh california bartlett pears -- slightly under-ripe -- peeled, cored, and stems intact
2 cups water
1 piece cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
---sauce
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
 

Preparation:

To prepare pears, place pears, water, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 7 minutes or until pears are just barely tender, giving dish a 1/4 turn after 3 minutes. Drain pears, discarding liquid. To prepare sauce, combine chocolate and brandy in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Whisk until smooth. Stir in cherries and microwave on HIGH another 1 to 2 minutes to heat through. To serve, place pears on individual serving plates. Spoon chocolate sauce over pears.

 

Nutritional Information:

43 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (7% calories from fat); trace Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 5mg Sodium