Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce

Name: Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients: 2 medium firm pears; 2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract; 1 cinnamon stick (2 inches); 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons 2% milk

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 medium firm pears
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

1

Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place in a large saucepan; add the water, vanilla, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until pears are almost tender.
2

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool.
3

Drain pears; place on dessert plates. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.