Pear Helene

DIRECTIONS

• Halve the pears and remove the cores.
• Place in a saucepan.
• Sprinkle with sugar.
• Cover and heat on medium flame for 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat.
• Cook on low for 5 minutes or until pears are fork tender.
• Keep pears warm.
• In the meantime, heat a small pan over low heat for 5 minutes.
• Break up the chocolate and place in the pan.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Add brandy and pour over pears.
• Serve hot with ice cream.