Pears Helene (Five Roses)
Description
This International dessert features Water, Sugar, Pears; ripe, Almonds; chopped (opt. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Vanilla ice
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cream (opt) Chocolate sauce: 2 Chocolate squares 1 tb Butter 1/4 c -Water; boiling 3/4 c Sugar 2 tb Corn syrup 1 pn -Salt 2 ts Vanilla Pears:
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Combine water and sugar in saucepan; bring to a
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boil .
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Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile pare, halve and core pears.
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Place halves cut side down in syrup and simmer till tender, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat, add vanilla and cool in syrup about 1 hour.
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(Pears may be cooked ahead of time and held in refrigerator till ready to
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serve .) Sauce:
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Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler (or in microwave).
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Gradually stir in boiling water, sugar, corn syrup and salt.
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Place top of double boiler directly over heat and bring to boil stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and flavour to taste.
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This sauce will keep in tightly covered container in fridge about 3 days.
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Reheat before serving.
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Serve over ice cream or Pears Helene.
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Pears Helene:
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Arrange cooked pear halves (can
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place on top of vanilla ice
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cream if desired) and spoon hot chocolate sauce on top.
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Granish with chopped almonds if desired and serve immediately
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 162.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.6g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.3g14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 40.1g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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