Braised Pears In Red Wine

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   Cut a thin level horizontal slice from the bottom of each pear so they can easily stand upright.

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   In a medium stockpot, combine the wine, water, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.

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   Bring to a boil over high heat.

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   Remove from heat and carefully stand pears upright in pot.

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   Return pot to burner and bring to brisk simmer over medium-high heat.

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   Reduct the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until pears are very tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting with liquid occasionally.

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   With slotted spoon transfer pears to a individual serving plates.

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   Meanwhile, boil the cooking liquid over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.

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   Remove and discard cinnamon pieces.

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    Spoon syrup evenly over the pears; let cool to room temperature.

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    Serve at room temperature.

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    Or cover and refrigerate 1- 24 hours and serve chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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