Pears Poached In Port

1. 1

   In saucepan just large enough to fit pears, mix sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves and orange peel.

2. 2

   Bring to low boil for a few minutes; cool.

3. 3

   Peel pears, leaving stems.

4. 4

   Cut small bit off bottom so pears will stand upright.

5. 5

   Leave them in a bowl, covered with mild salt water until ready to cook.

6. 6

   Drain pears; place into syrup pan.

7. 7

   Add Port; bring to gentle boil.

8. 8

   Turn down to simmer. Cover; cook, occasionally spooning syrup over pears, until tender but not mushy (about 15 minutes).

9. 9

   Serve each pear upright and spoon syrup over.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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