Ingredients for Warm Spiced Cocoa Pears
- 6 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and halved
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cloves
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cocoa Powder
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter
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How to Make Warm Spiced Cocoa Pears
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves until smooth.
- Place 6 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and halved, in a medium-sized (3-4 quart) slow cooker.
- Dot the pears with 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) of unsalted butter.
- Pour the cream and spice mixture evenly over the pears.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours, or until the pears are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Gently stir the pears and their sauce. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
149g
Fat
47g
Carbs
15g