Spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce
60 min.
4
1403kcal

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If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests, look no further than spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce. This delightful recipe combines the delicate sweetness of perfectly poached pears with a rich, velvety chocolate sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only is this dish gluten-free, but it also brings together a medley of warm spices—think cinnamon, star anise, and fresh ginger—creating a sensory experience that's both comforting and indulgent.

The preparation is surprisingly simple, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned cooks and novices in the kitchen. As the pears simmer gently in a fragrant syrup, they absorb all those luscious flavors and become irresistibly tender. Meanwhile, the luscious chocolate sauce, crafted from good-quality dark chocolate, brings a luxurious touch that elevates this dish to restaurant-worthy heights. Each pear, dipped in the decadent sauce, is a sweet revelation that pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself after a long day, these spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce are the perfect way to celebrate the sweetness of life. So gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up this enchanting dessert that is sure to delight everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • 750 golden caster sugar 
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • strips lemon zest (use a potato peeler)
  •  star anise 
  •  vanilla pod split
  •  cloves 
  • piece root ginger fresh peeled sliced
  •  pears ripe peeled
  • 200 chocolate dark
  • 142 ml double cream 
  • 150 ml full-fat milk 
  • pinch ground cinnamon 
  • servings whipped cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a pan big enough to hold the pears snugly, tip in all the ingredients except the pears. Half fill the pan with water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 mins to infuse, drop in pears, cover and gently poach for about 30 mins until soft. Turn off the heat and set aside. The pears can be poached up to 2 days ahead and kept in the poaching syrup in the fridge.
  2. To make the chocolate sauce, tip the chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Bring the cream, milk and cinnamon to the boil and pour over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted. To serve, drain the pears and, holding them by the stem, dip them in the chocolate sauce to completely cover.
  3. Serve each pear with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1403kcal
Protein2.63%
Fat26.96%
Carbs70.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.19
Glycemic Load
21.9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.85608716633%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.67mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
1.05mg
Epicatechin
6.69mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Quercetin
1.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1402.59kcal
70.13%
Fat:43.24g
66.52%
Saturated Fat:25.72g
160.73%
Carbohydrates:254.08g
84.69%
Net Carbohydrates:241.95g
87.98%
Sugar:228.2g
253.55%
Cholesterol:75.54mg
25.18%
Sodium:142.5mg
6.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:40mg
13.33%
Protein:9.49g
18.98%
Manganese:1.51mg
75.41%
Copper:1.15mg
57.37%
Fiber:12.13g
48.52%
Iron:7.91mg
43.95%
Magnesium:162.17mg
40.54%
Calcium:377.18mg
37.72%
Phosphorus:314.54mg
31.45%
Potassium:1054.84mg
30.14%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.58%
Vitamin A:933.63IU
18.67%
Zinc:2.63mg
17.55%
Vitamin K:13.58µg
12.94%
Selenium:8.9µg
12.71%
Vitamin B5:1.17mg
11.74%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.15%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
11.06%
Vitamin C:9.08mg
11.01%
Vitamin D:1.13µg
7.53%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.36%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.43%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.99%
Folate:19.46µg
4.87%