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Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe pears

• ¾ c unsweetened apple juice

• ¼ c dry red wine

• 2 c of water

• 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks

• 2 oz bittersweet chocolate

• Pinch of ground cinnamon

• Pinch of ground nutmeg

• Pinch of ground allspice

• Pinch of ground clove

Directions

1. Peel pears, and core from the bottom. Slice off the bottom if necessary to stand upright.

2. In a large pot combine apple juice, red wine, cinnamon, and water. Bring to a simmer and add peeled pears. Cook for approximately 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Place chocolate and remaining spices in a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. On a dessert plate add pear and a couple of tablespoons of poaching liquid to plate. Drizzle chocolate sauce over pears to serve.

Nutrition: (per serving) Calories: 220 kcals | Total Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 3.5 g | Sodium: 0 mg | Carb: 42 g | Protein: 3 g | Fiber: 12 g | Sugar: 28 g.

In the Kitchen | November 2022
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