Pears with Chocolate Sauce & Pecans

2 sq. semisweet chocolate
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. half and half
1 Tbsp. amaretto
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped toasted pecans
4 firm ripe pears

Melt chocolate with butter in double boiler. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla and half and half. Cook until mixture is blended and smooth. Remove from heat, add amaretto, cover to keep warm. Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove core. Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave about 6 minutes until pears are tender but not soft. Place pears cut side up on dessert plates and spoon chocolate sauce over the top and sprinkle with nuts.

 

 

Added: 09/05/16