Combine water, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and zest in a saucepan

Add it to the stove and bring it to a boil and then let it simmer

Meanwhile, core and peel the the pears keeping the stems intact

Add them to the simmering syrup carefully

Cook covered for 20-25 minutes or until they are soft

Take off heat and place the pears in a deep dish

Pour the syrup over the pears covering them well

Let the pears cool completely and them refrigerate them covered until served

For plating 1 serve: add about 2 tablespoon (or more) of chocolate sauce in a plate

Place a pear over it and add vanilla Icecream as well

Garnish with mint or a sliced berry if desired

Serve right away. Enjoy

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