Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

I did not care for this recipe at all. It was an absolute waste. Not only was the timing off - I quarted and cored the pears and they still were not done in the alloted time - but it was way too perfumey and had an artificial taste to them. I'd rather sip a mimosa with dinner and have pears poached in a simple syrup instead.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Glendale Heights, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2011

These are delicous. Every time I serve them I get compliments. I omitted the chocolate and just used cornstarch to thicken the sauce. I served them on mascarpone cheese, drizzled them with the sauce and topped with chopped walnuts. The mascarpone balances the sweetness really well.

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dessertmaster

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Galva, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2011

When I tasted the cooking liquid it was so good, I decided to reduce it a bit and pour in on the pears. I didn't have chips, so I just chopped up some 70% chocolate to sprinkle on over the pears in the sauce.

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Marian Paroo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Yonkers, New York, USA

Living In: Tel Aviv, Mehoz Tel-Aviv, Israel

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2010

I made these with the wine on hand (merlot), and it was delicious.

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cddinner

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2008

yummy!

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kmalavenda

Reviewed: May 6, 2008

Very yummy and easy. I followed the suggestion of another user and added add the grand manier to the chocolate. But don't! Otherwise the chocolate will freeze up and get chunky. I had to throw it away. Instead, drizzle it over the final dessert. Also, i used wine instead of champagne.

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Melida

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2007

Yum! I improvised - used cooler instead of champagne, peach nectar instead of orange juice, and omitted the chocolate, and it was still fantastic!

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Basg

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Jerusalem, Mehoz Yerushalayim, Israel

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2007

I only used the champagne, cinnamon stick, and a cup or so of diet cran-grape juice. Really good!

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DawnT77

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Spring, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2006

I made these when my parents came to dinner and my dad said they were the best pears he ever had! I added a little splash of grand marnier to the chocolate and it was fantastic.

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