Poached pears with non-fat chocolate sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 cups Water
1 cup Granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Cinnamon stick
1 Vanilla bean
4 Pears; peeled and cored
1 cup Water
¾ cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Unsweetened alkalized cocoa powder; sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

PEARS

CHOCOLATE SAUCE

1. In a medium non-reactive saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil.

2. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.

3. Place the pears in the simmering liquid, and cook until the pears can be pierced with a knife, about 15-20 minutes.

4. Drain and cool slightly. Place in small bowl and drizzle with the chocolate sauce.

How to Prepare the Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat bring the sugar and water to a boil for 1 minute; whisk in the cocoa powder.

2. Add the vanilla extract, and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Let cool for 3-4 minutes.

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