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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 large ripe pears |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 vanilla bean |
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup, divided |
1/2 cup apple juice |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream |
1 tablespoon margarine |
1 (1-ounce) square semisweet chocolate, chopped |
1/2 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped |
3 cups pralines-and-cream ice cream |
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Peel and core pears; cut in half lengthwise, and brush with lemon juice.
2. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Scrape seeds into a large saucepan. Add vanilla bean halves, 1 cup maple syrup, and apple juice to saucepan; bring to a boil. Add pears; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender, turning once. Remove and discard vanilla bean halves. Transfer pears and poaching liquid to a bowl; cover and chill thoroughly.
3. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Add whipping cream; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add margarine and chocolates; stir until chocolates melt. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Cool completely.
4. Transfer pears to 6 dessert plates, using a slotted spoon. Discard poaching liquid. Top each pear with 1/2 cup ice cream. Spoon chocolate sauce evenly over ice cream, and sprinkle evenly with almonds. Serve immediately.
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