Cooking Instructions
1.
Peel
Bartlett Pears (4)
but leave the stems on. Coat them in
Lime Juice (2 Tbsp)
and set aside to delay the browning process.
2.
Combine the
Black Lager (1/2 cup)
,
Water (1 1/2 cups)
,
Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
,
Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup)
, and
Cinnamon Stick (1)
and simmer on low heat (approximately 5 minutes).
3.
Cook pears in over low heat in sugar syrup, turning them often.
4.
Remove pears with a slotted spoon when tender. You can use a knife or fork to check. Boil remaining syrup and reduce to half (about 1 cup).
5.
Remove cinnamon stick and discard or keep as a garnish. Add
Frozen Raspberries (1 cup)
and
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1 tsp)
to syrup and stir in for 5 minutes.
6.
Serve with the syrup drizzled over the pears and enjoy!