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Poached pears with chocolate sauce
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Prep Time:
130 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
190 minutes
Poached pears with luxurious chocolate drizzle - a gourmet dessert delight.
Ingredients:
  • 500ml red wine
  • 110g caster sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick or quill
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 strips orange rind
  • 4 firm Packham pears, peeled
  • 50g dark chocolate
  • 80ml thickened cream
Instructions:
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the wine, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, orange rind, and 1 cup (250ml) water until the sugar dissolves, about 2 mins. Add the pears, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover with baking paper to keep the pears submerged. Cook for 45 mins until pears are tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to a deep-sided dish.
  • Bring the poaching liquid to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by half. Pour the syrup over the pears and let them cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, cream, and sugar. Stir constantly for 2-3 mins until the chocolate melts and the sauce is smooth. Let it cool slightly before using.
  • For serving, divide the pears onto individual plates and drizzle with the poaching liquid and chocolate sauce. Enjoy the pears chilled or at room temperature.

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