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Combine white wine, sugar, spices and peel of lemon in a suited pot.
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Heat up but do not let it boil.
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Meanwhile put the lemon juice into a bowl.
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Peel the pears and quarter them lenghtwise. Core them. Put them into the bowl with lemon juice to avoid browning.
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After you have prepared all pears this way add them and the lemon juice to the wine mixture.
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Poach the pears for about 10 - 15 minutes, but don't let them boil. The pears should be soft, but still a bit firm at the end.
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Put the pears into a suited preserving jar and cover them with white wine brew. Do not remove the spices.
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Store them in the fridge for at least 12 hours to blend all the flavors.
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Enjoy.
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NOTE: there might be more white wine brew than you need. Put it in the fridge and enjoy it cold with a bit of ice and a lemon wedge.
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SERVING: Serve the pears at room tempearture with a dollop of your favorite ice cream for an easy dessert. Add some of the white wine brew to it.
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NOTE: try these pears also in an easy pear cake or tarte. The peares will be soft and their flavor will blend into the cake and will make it moist.
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Cooking time does not include time for cooling.
