Poached Pears With Chocolate Sauce

• 2 medium firm pears
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons 2% milk

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Drain pears; place on dessert plates. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.

firm pears, water, clear vanilla, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sugar, baking cocoa, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, milk

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/poached-pears-with-chocolate-sauce/ (may not work)