Title: Pears Helene
Categories: Fruit French
Yield: 6 Servings

1	c	Sugar
2	c	Water
1	ts	Vanilla
3	md	Pears, pared and cut in Half*
		Hot fudge sauce
		Vanilla ice cream

*substitute: 6 can Pear halves, drained for The sugar, water and fresh Refrigerate until chilled.

Heat sugar and water to boiling in 10-inch skillet; reduce heat. Stir in vanilla. Place pears, cut sides down, in skillet. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until pears are tender. Turn pears over. Refrigerate in syrup at least 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, prepare Hot Fudge Sauce. Place 1 scoop ice cream in each of 6 dessert dishes. Top with pear half and 1 tablespoon Hot Fudge Sauce. 6 SERVINGS; 340 CALORIES PER SERVING.

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