Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Pears and Dried Cherries with Chocolate Sauce By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 This fruit and chocolate pairing makes for a special dessert addition to your repertoire. Ingredients 4 firm, ripe Bartlett pears (about 1 ½ pounds total) ½ cup dried cherries 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces ⅓ cup heavy cream Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel pears with a vegetable peeler. Halve lengthwise, leaving the stems intact. Using a melon baller, scoop out seeds. With a paring knife, remove thin fibrous core that runs from stem to bottom. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, place pears (cut side down), cherries, and 1/4 cup water; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until pears are tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make chocolate sauce: In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup and chocolate. Stir over low heat until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in cream until smooth. To serve, divide pears and cherries among serving plates; drizzle with warm chocolate sauce. Cook's Notes Chocolate sauce can be made ahead of time. Simply store in an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 3 weeks. To reheat, warm over low heat in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Print