Chocolate Pears

500mL water
100g caster sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
4-6 firm, tall pears

The sauce :
100g bitter sweet chocolate

Combine water, sugar and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring. Peel the pears, leaving the stem intact, and trim the base flat. Gently poach the pears in spiced water for 15-20 minutes, depending on ripeness.

For the sauce Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Cool slightly and beat. Add pear syrup by the spoonful to sweeten to taste and bring to pouring consistency.

Drain the pears and stand upright, one to a plate. Spoon or pour the chocolate yoghurt over each pear until completely coated.