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Photography and recipes: VIVIANE PERÉNYI

Photography and recipes: VIVIANE PERÉNYI

Recipe: Poached pears with chocolate sauce

David Parker January 30, 2015

Are we done with New Year diet resolutions? Might be after this  -  syrupy fruit and drizzled chocolate heaven

Poached pears with chocolate sauce

125g sugar 
1 vanilla pod, split 
2 pears, ripe but firm, peeled and cored (leave stalks on) 
60g dark chocolate, broken into chunks 
1 tbsp unsalted butter 
20g almonds, coarsely chopped

1 In a medium saucepan, bring 1 litre water to a boil with the sugar and split vanilla pod. 
2 Add pears and lower the heat. Simmer for 20-25 mins until fruit is soft. 
3 In a small pan over a low heat, melt the chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth, but do not let it boil. 
4 Drain the pears and plate them. Pour over the chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

This recipe is part of an intimate, easy-does-it menu for two, page 25 of February’s The Simple Things. Other recipes include Mushroom and parmesan filo pouches, Fish en papillote, Pilaf, and Kir Royale.

February's The Simple Things is out now - buy, download or subscribe now.

 

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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