Autumn Pears in Mulled Wine

1. 1

   Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from orange, forming long spiral strip.

2. 2

   Transfer peel to heavy large pot.

3. 3

   Halve orange; squeeze juice into pot.

4. 4

   Add next 5 ingredients.

5. 5

   Boil over high heat 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add pears, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until pears are tender, turning pears occasionally, about 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to large bowl.

8. 8

   Simmer liquid uncovered in pot until reduced to 4 cups, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Pour liquid over pears; cool.

10. 10

    Chill until cold, at least 4 hours.

11. 11

    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

12. 12

    Keep chilled.)

13. 13

    Place 1 pear in each of 6 shallow bowls.

14. 14

    Pour liquid over pears and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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