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6) Spiced Poached Pears

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 firm pears peeled
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 strip orange peel

Method
 

  1. Bring wine, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
  2. Add the pears and cover them with parchment or a small plate to keep them submerged.
  3. Simmer for 25 minutes, turning the pears twice, until tender when pierced.
  4. Cool in liquid. Spoon syrup over pears; serve with whipped cream.