Poached Pears with Chocolate-Ginger Sauce

By NickiR

Microwave recipe

Ingredients

• SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 Tbsp. ground ginger
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 pears, peeled and cored
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 tsp. ground ginger
• whipped cream for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, ginger, lemon juice, water and pears in a 2 quart round microwave safe dish. Microwave covered on high, 6 to 8 minutes, turning pear over half way through cooking; let stand.

Sauce:

Combine chocolate chips, cream and ginger in a 2 cup glass measure. Microwave on medium for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute.

Divide sauce evenly on 4 dessert plates. Place pear on sauce and garnish with whipped cream.