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  • Poached Fresh Pears In White Burgundy With Chocolate Sauce

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    Poached Fresh Pears In White Burgundy With Chocolate Sauce
    Servings: 6
    by Global Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • 6 lrg Fresh pears
    • 1 1/2 quart White wine
    • 1 c. Sugar
    • 6 x Cloves
    • 2 x Cinnamon sticks
    • 1 c. Heavy cream
    • 4 sqr bitter chocolate
    • 2 1/2 c. Powdered sugar
    • 1/2 c. Butter -- (or possibly margarine)
    • 1/2 c. Strong coffee

    Directions

    1. STEP ONE: Select large hard pears. Peel pears, leaving the stems. Core from the bottom, leaving a 3/4-inch hole. Bring the white wine, sugar, and seasoning to a boil in a saucepan. Place the pears in the wine and simmer till tender. Be careful not to overcook. Set aside and let the pears cold in the wine.
    2. STEP TWO: Chocolate Sauce- Put cream, chocolate, powdered sugar, butter, and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 min or possibly till the chocolate is melted. Mix well.
    3. STEP THREE: Drain the pears, spoon the chocolate sauce in a nice stem glass or possibly a bowl, and place the pears in the center. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
    4. CHEF'S NOTE: These pears are excellent served over French Vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce.

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