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03/15/2011 National Pears Helene Day Pears Belle Helene

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Between the delectable aroma and juicy taste, the only thing better than eating a pear is eating pears Helene. Pears Helene is a delicious French dessert made with sliced pears and various toppings such as cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, vanilla syrup, and ice cream. Pears are the third most important fruit crop after apples and peaches in the United States. They are also the least allergenic of all fruits and are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, E1, copper, fiber, and potassium. Recipes for pears helene can vary depending on the region in which it's made. To celebrate National Pears Helene Day, make your favorite recipe for pears helene to have for dessert tonight!

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Pears Belle Helene


2 cinnamon sticks
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 ½ cups water, divided
4 firm Bosc pears, cut lengthwise with stem intact and cored
8 small scoops vanilla ice cream
Chocolate sauce, for drizzling



Recipe


In a medium saucepan, combine the cinnamon sticks, sugar, and ½ cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-5 minutes, until it becomes thick like syrup and turns golden brown. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and gently whisk in the remaining 2 cups water, until the syrup is completely incorporated into the water.

Add the prepared pears to the syrup mixture and bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. Test doneness with a knife prick in the thickest part of the fruit; the pears are poached when they are just cooked through, but not completely soft. Allow the pears to cool in the syrup until they are room temperature. Serve with 2 small scoops of ice cream and drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Makes 4 servings.