Step 1

Peel Bartlett Pears (but leave the stems on. Coat them in Lime Juice (2 tablespoon) and set aside to delay the browning process.

Step 2

Combine the Black Lager (1/2 cup), Water (1 1/2 cup), Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon), Granulated Sugar (3/4 cup), and Cinnamon Stick (and simmer on low heat (approximately 5 minutes).

Step 3

Cook pears in over low heat in sugar syrup, turning them often.

Step 4

Remove pears with a slotted spoon when tender. You can use a knife or fork to check. Boil remaining syrup and reduce to half (about 1 cup).

Step 5

Remove cinnamon stick and discard or keep as a garnish. Add Frozen Raspberries (1 cup) and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1 teaspoon) to syrup and stir in for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Serve with the syrup drizzled over the pears and enjoy!