Chocolate Pears in Caramel Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona Ingredients:
2 medium ripe pears |
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided |
1 tablespoon sugar |
2 ounces semisweet chocolate |
1-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream |
6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping |
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Core pears from bottom, leaving stem intact. Peel pears. If necessary, cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level. Place in a small baking dish. Brush pears with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate, cream and remaining butter. Heat over low heat until smooth, stirring occasionally. Combine caramel topping and macadamia nuts; spoon onto dessert plates. Place pears upright on plates; spoon chocolate sauce over pears. Yield: 2 servings.
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