Easy Pears Helene/French Poires Helene

• 14 cup chocolate syrup
• 4 -8 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 4 canned pear halves, drained
• 13 cup raspberry jam (or strawberry jam)
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• crystallized violets, optional to garnish (or sliced almonds)

1. In the bottom of each of 4 sherbet glasses or bowls, put 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.
2. On top of syrup, place 1 or 2 scoops of ice cream.
3. Place pear half, cut side down, on top of each portion of ice cream.
4. Combine jam and water in a separate bowl and spoon mixture over each pear.
5. Garnish top with crystallized violets or sliced almonds, if desired.

chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream, pear halves, raspberry, water, violets

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-pears-helene-french-poires-h-l-ne-430585 (may not work)