Pears Poached in Beaujolais

1. 1

   Fill a bowl with water, and add the lemon juice.

2. 2

   Peel the pears, taking care to leave the stem intact, and place in the bowl of water.

3. 3

   Tie the peppercorns and cinnamon stick into a cheesecloth pouch, and place in a large saucepan.

4. 4

   Add the wine and honey, and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain the pears and carefully add to the wine.

7. 7

   Simmer very gently for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow the pears to cool in the liquid.

8. 8

   Discard the cheesecloth bag.

9. 9

   Place the pears in serving dishes.

10. 10

    Return the wine to the saucepan, and bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Reduce by half of its volume.

12. 12

    Spoon over the pears.

13. 13

    Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.