Saffron poached pears with chocolate sauce

A stunning, yet simple recipe to wow guests at Christmas or any time you want to entertain

• Preparation: 45 mins
• Cooking: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

What you need:

• 1 x 125g pot Alpro soya chocolate dessert
• 4 small pears
• 5 slices of ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 piece of lemon rind
• Pinch of saffron
• 70g caster sugar
• 300ml water
• 8 small amaretti biscuits

What you do:

1. In a large pan, place the lemon, ginger, saffron, cinnamon, sugar and water.
2. Peel the pears and add to the pan, bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and put the lid on. Poach for 30 mins.
3. Serve the pears with a dash of the poaching juice and the chocolate soya dessert on the side. Finish with 2 amaretto biscuits for dipping.

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