Chocolate-Covered Pears
If you are a lover of chocolate, chocolate-covered pears may already be among your favorite treats. If, however, you
have not yet tried this more unusual chocolate delicacy, don't miss out.
Chocolate-covered pears are the best of two worlds: a naturally sweet fruit complemented with white, dark, or milk
chocolate. Though gourmet in taste, chocolate-covered pears are actually quite easy to prepare; if you'd like to give
it a try, check out the quick and easy recipes at the end of this article.
Types of chocolate-covered pears
Chocolate-covered pears, like other fruits, come in many varieties. Some are simple and just dipped in chocolate,
while others are more elaborate and use nuts and other toppings, along with chocolate. These gourmet treats can be
prepared in a variety of different ways using fresh-cut or dried pears. Pears can be used raw or cooked and almost
any kind - from Bosc to Aunjou pears - can be used to make these treats.
Here are a few of the most popular chocolate-covered pears:
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The Plain Jane: Freshly cut pears covered in white, milk or dark chocolate - or a combination of all three.
A simple, gourmet treat.
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Dried and Dipped: Pear halves are dried, then partially or completely dipped in the white, milk or dark chocolate.
Dark chocolate complements this type of chocolate-covered pear well.
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Candy-apple Style: Consider this the grown-up version of caramel or candy apples. A fresh pear is covered in
gourmet chocolate, drizzled with caramel and topped off with nuts.
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Sauce/Glaze Style: Whether a caramelized chocolate sauce or a chocolate glaze, the secret to success is lemon
juice, which keeps the pears from turning brown in the cooking process.
Chocolate-covered pear pecipes:
