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Caramelized Pears with Chocolate Curls
Ingredients
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons pomegranate vinegar or balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
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3 Bosc pears, purchased 3-4 days ahead of time to ensure they are ripe
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 ounce semisweet chocolate, shaved into curls
Preparation
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In a small non-reactive saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, vinegar, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat, and continue to cook at a lively boil until the syrup is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes, swirling the pan from time to time to blend the ingredients. Strain and set aside.
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Meanwhile, peel and halve the pears, and remove their cores. Place pears into a small bowl with the lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
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In a skillet large enough to hold the pears in one layer, melt the brown sugar with the butter. Add the pears and cook with the cut side down for 5 minutes, turn and cook an additional 5 minutes. Leave pears in the pan until read to serve.
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To serve, fan pear halves and place each in a shallow bowl. Drizzle syrup over pears. Top with chocolate curls.
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This recipe does not meet MHealthy Nutrition Guidelines.
2018
