Ingredients
2 medium firm pears2 cups water3/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking cocoa1 teaspoon cornstarch1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 tablespoons 2% milk
Preparation
Core pears from bottom, leaving stems intact. Peel pears. Cut 1/4 in. from bottom to level if necessary. Place in a large saucepan; add the water, vanilla, cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until pears are almost tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool.
Drain pears; place on dessert plates. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.
