Oven Poached Pears in Wine

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each pear, so they will stand upright.

3. 3

   Arrange the pears in a 9- to 10-inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Whisk wine and honey in a medium bowl until well blended, pour over the pears.

5. 5

   Place cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and orange zest to the wine mixture around the pears.

6. 6

   Roast the pears, basting every 15 minutes, until they are wrinkled and tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the type of pear used.

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   Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pears to shallow dessert bowls.

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   Transfer the wine mixture into a small saucepan, bring to a boil.

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   Boil until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.

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    Drizzle on top of the pears and garnish with the cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and orange zest.

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    Serve warm, at room temperature or cold with ice cream, frozen yogurt or whipped topping, whipping cream if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.