Title: Pears Helene
Categories: Desserts
Yield: 8 servings
2 2/3 c Water
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Sugar
8 Ripe, small whole pears
MMMMM----------------------CHOCOLATE SAUCE---------------------------
2 Squares of unsweetened choc.
1/2 ts Vanilla
1 c Corn syrup
1 tb Butter
Combine water, sugar, and vanilla in a large saucepan and boil for
several minutes. Then add the pears, and simmer, covered, for 10-15
minutes, or until tender. (Sometimes a hard pear will require as
much as 30-50 minutes cooking time.) Drain and cool. Melt
chocolate. Add corn syrup. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and
butter. Stir well. To serve: Arrange pears upright on serving
dish. Place scoop of vanilla ice cream on plate.
At the last minute pour the chocolate sauce over the pears.
Remaining sauce may be passed.
: RECIPE CLIPPED by Michael Prothro
