Name: Black Pears
Ingredients: 6 fresh pears, hard but edible; juice of one fresh lemon; 2 heaping T carob powder; 2 T sugar or honey; 1/4 t salt; 1 c. heavy whipping cream

Black Pears

Ingredients

6 fresh pears, hard but edible
juice of one fresh lemon
2 heaping T carob powder
2 T sugar or honey
1/4 t salt
1 c. heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Cut the pears in half longitudinally, keeping the skin on. Core, then coat generously with the lemon juice. Either allow the pears to remain raw, or bake for 7 to 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven, then cool. Beat the carob, sugar, and salt until the mixture either peaks or has the thick consistency of chocolate mousse. Spoon or pipe the carob cream into the hollows of the pear halves. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.