Oven-Poached Pears With Red Wine

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   Combine the wine, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves and lemon slices in a saucepan.

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   Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced to approximately 4 cups liquid.

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   Set aside until ready to use.

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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   Peel the pears but leave the stems on.

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   Place the pears upright in a baking dish just large enough to hold them comfortably.

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   Bring the wine mixture to a boil again and pour it over the pears (it will not cover them completely).

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   Bake for 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes.

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   The pears should darken to a rich mahogany color as they cook.

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    When the pears are done (still firm but easily pierced with a fork), remove them from the oven.

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    The liquid in the baking dish should be syr-upy.

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    If it is not, transfer it to a saucepan and cook on the stove over a high heat until there are approximately 2 cups of syrup.

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    Place the pears in compote or similar dishes and cover with syrup.

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    The pears may be served with a ricotta cream sauce (see following recipe).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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