CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PEARS

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Bring out a tray of these fancy fruit treats and watch everybody's eyes widen. The pears wear a nut-dusted caramel coating and an elegant drizzle of chocolate. They make a beautiful gift, wrapped in colored or clear cellophane.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2 tablespoons water
6 large firm pears with stems
1 cup chopped cashews, hazelnuts or almonds
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/3 cup vanilla or white chips

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat just until caramels are melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each pear so it sits flat. Dip pears halfway in caramel; tun to coat and allow excess to drip off. Dip in nuts and place on a greased baking sheet; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until coating is firm., In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. In another saucepan, melt vanilla chips with remaining shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle melted chips over pears and stems. Let stand until set.

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Raziya Saadi
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pears turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


Benedict Tshepang
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These pears are so delicious! I'm definitely making them again.


B_Boys_ Shanto
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pears didn't turn out as well as I expected. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Tracey McEachin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had a few pears that were about to go bad, and this recipe saved them!


Zoannakay Brooks
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Jeet Thapa Mgr.
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These pears are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.


Alizay Shah
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I had some trouble finding the right type of pears, but the recipe turned out great in the end.


Dirkman Pretor
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who has a sweet tooth.


Mr Nabil
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this recipe. The caramel sauce was amazing and the pears were so soft and juicy.


Haki Ku
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This recipe is a keeper! The pears were cooked to perfection and the caramel sauce was divine.


pappu deb
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Yum!


Loly Queen
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These pears were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


TN Sunar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pears didn't come out as soft as I would have liked. I think I'll try cooking them for a little longer next time.


Lukandamiza Simbi
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The pears were a bit too tart for my taste, but the caramel sauce was amazing. I'll definitely try this recipe again with a different type of pear.


Saif Sarkee
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The chocolate-caramel pears were delicious! The pears were soft and juicy, and the caramel sauce was rich and decadent. I highly recommend this recipe.


Juanita Lightfoot
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These pears were a hit! The caramel sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pears were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.