Chocolate Fondue with Poached Pears

I made this for my dad on his birthday and he loved it! You need a fondue pot and a small candle to make this delicious dessert.

serves 4

90g black chocolate

about 1/2 cup heavy cream

1 pear, peeled and cut into large chunks (see picture above)

a sprig of fresh rosemary, finely chopped (you can use dried rosemary)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick) 

1 tablespoon of hot water

5 tablespoons of caramel (recipe below)

1 tablespoon of honey

Breadsticks or biscuits

Note: the caramel should be transparent and brown, not cream-coloured and opaque (like Hershey's caramel sauce)

Caramel:

2 tablespoons of sugar

1 1/3 cups of hot water

Put all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Leave for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When sticky and bubbling, pour into a cup and leave aside.

Heat the honey, caramel and water in a pan. Place in the pears and sprinkle over the rosemary and cinnamon. Allow to cook for a few minutes, then flip over the pears with a pair of tongs and allow to cook for a few more minutes.

Melt the chocolate in a microwave and put into the fondue bowl. Heat the heavy cream and add 2 tablespoons of it to the chocolate, mixing with a spoon. Add more and more until the taste is just right for you. Mix well and serve with the poached pears and breadsticks. Use long fondue forks to eat. Enjoy!