Pears in Red Wine

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Peel the pears and cut each crosswise in half.

3. 3

   Cut or scoop out the center core.

4. 4

   Place the pears, one at a time, cut side down on a flat surface.

5. 5

   Using a small paring knife, cut each half into a fan shape, slicing down, left to right, at quarter-inch intervals, almost but not quite up to the stem end.

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   Leave the stem end intact.

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   Arrange the pear halves cut side down on a baking dish in which they will fit in one layer.

8. 8

   Combine the wine, cloves, lemon rind and brown sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.

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   Let simmer 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Pour this over the pears.

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    Baste the pears and cover closely with aluminum foil.

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    Punch a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape.

13. 13

    Place in the oven and bake 25 minutes.

14. 14

    Carefully remove the pears to a dish, taking care not to break the slices.

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    Pour the liquid into a saucepan, and bring to a boil.

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    Reduce over moderately high heat to about 3/4 cup.

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    Pour this over the pears.

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    When ready to serve, flatten the pears slightly and gently to make a fan pattern.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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