Ingredients
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4
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6
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3/4
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2
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1/2
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1 1/2
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2
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Directions
Pears with Chocolate Sauce and Cracked Black Pepper, I got this out of a Spanish cooking magazine called Cocina Facil while there over Christmas What an elegant dish to serve guests! And you wouldn’t believe how easy it is , OOOOHHH!!!!! This was soooo good!! I doubled the syrup & pears & had enough chocolate sauce I also used Belle de Brillet – FANTASTIC pear brandy The pepper is subtle but fabulous! We absolutely loved ths dessert which was mostly made ahead & perfect for WOWing guests! Made for Port & Pimenton: Tag and Plan a Tapas Party Menu CONTEST
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Steps
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1
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Place Water in a Medium Sized Saucepan, Add Sugar and Bring to a Boil (to Make the Syrup). |
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2
Done
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Boil 5 Minutes, and Then Add Pears. |
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3
Done
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Boil 10 More Minutes (or Until Tender, but not Mushy--They Should Still Be Firm), Gently Turning Several Times. |
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4
Done
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Allow Pears to Cool to Room Temperature in the Syrup. |
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5
Done
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Heat Cream, Butter and Chocolate Over Medium Heat, Stirring Constantly Until Chocolate Is Disolved. |
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6
Done
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Add a Little Bit of the Syrup from the Pears and the Liquer and Whisk Until the Sauce Has a Smooth Texture, not Too Thin. |
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7
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Place Pears in Serving Bowls or Dessert Cups, and Cover With Chocolate Sauce. |
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8
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Sprinkle With Just a Bit of Freshly Ground Black Pepper. |
