Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

𝐏𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞

(Serves 4)

● 4 ripe pears (use a firm variety like Bosc)

● ¾ cup (180 ml) unsweetened apple juice

● ½ cup (140 ml) red wine

● 3 cinnamon sticks

𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐞

● 2 oz (48 g) dark chocolate, roughly chopped

● ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice mix

Poach the pears: Peel the pears then cut them in half lengthwise, then remove their cores. Place them cut side down in a sauté pan. Pour in the apple juice, wine, and cinnamon sticks.

Place the pan on medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a simmer. Cover and let cook for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through but firm – poke them with a fork to test.

Flip the pears over and cook another 1-2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pears from the pan and onto serving plates.

Place the chocolate and spices in a microwave-safe bowl and place in a microwave. Heat until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Drizzle over the pears to serve. YUM.