How to make it

  • In large saucepan combine water, sugar and lemon twist then bring to a boil.
  • Pare pears and trim slightly to level bottom then remove core from blossom end.
  • Add pears to poaching liquid then reduce heat.
  • Cover and gently simmer 90 minutes turning and basting occasionally.
  • Remove pears from liquid and stand on a flat dish then allow pears to cool.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening over very low heat.
  • Dry pears with paper towels.
  • Holding each pear carefully by the stem spoon chocolate mixture over pear to coat.
  • Allow to stand in a cool place for the chocolate to set then serve as desired.

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