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Poached fresh pears in white burgundy with ch

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 6 lg Fresh pears
• 1 1/2 qt White wine
• 1 c Sugar
• 6 Cloves
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 1 c Heavy cream
• 4 Squares bitter chocolate
• 2 1/2 c Powdered sugar
• 1/2 c Butter -- (or margarine)
• 1/2 c Strong coffee

Instructions:

STEP ONE: Select large firm 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 until tender. Be careful not to overcook. Set aside and let the pears cool in the wine. STEP TWO: Chocolate Sauce-- Put cream chocolate powdered sugar butter and strong coffee in a double boiler and heat for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is melted. Mix well. STEP THREE: Drain the pears spoon the chocolate sauce in a nice stem glass or a bowl and place the pears in the center. Garnish with fresh mint leaves. CHEF'S NOTE: These pears are excellent served over French Vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce. Recipe By : Joe Mannke of Rotisserie for Beef and Bird Houston TX

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