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Poached Pears

By: CHRISTINA STJOHN CERICOLA  
"The ultimate in class and taste. Serve with sweetened whipped cream flavored with vanilla and Grand Marnier."

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Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 Serving
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 slices orange
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 pears, peeled with stems intact
  • 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine champagne, orange juice and sugar. Add orange slices, cloves and vanilla. Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place pears in saucepan, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove cover, and simmer an additional 30 minutes. Remove pears from the liquid, and let cool.
  2. Heat chocolate in a bowl over hot water, stirring until melted. Pour chocolate over the pears, and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 532 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by MUSIC_MINX 
I think the chocolate is gilding the lily. Consider using port in place of the champagne, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
So easy, yet so elegant. My family loved these and they make a great presentation. I will be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by FINDBLANCOMEOW 
I made these when my parents came to dinner and my dad said they were the best pears he ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by CAROLINA234 
very sophisticated. It's easy and yet wows your guests MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by Melida 
Very yummy and easy. I followed the suggestion of another user and added add the grand manier... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by TAMRAKAT 
We loved this recipe. I used chocolate carbernet sauce instead of chocolate chips. Very nice dish! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by kmalavenda 
yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by Dawn Turlak 
I only used the champagne, cinnamon stick, and a cup or so of diet cran-grape juice. Really good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2005 by MOM3BOYS 
these were decadent and yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by MSROOTZ 
Simple, elegant dessert. MORE

 
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