Pears with Easy Chocolate Sauce

This quick & easy dessert can be made on the spur of the moment from regular pantry items. If you prefer a very sweet sauce, substitute powdered chocolate for the cocoa.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can pears
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  sifted cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Divide pears among 4 individual dessert dishes& set aside.
2. Combine water& sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Stir in cocoa& return to a boil; boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla& drizzle sauce over pears.
5. Serve at once.