Pears Poached in Spiced Red Wine

1. 1

   Place the pears and the wine in a nonreactive medium-size saucepan.

2. 2

   Be sure the wine completely covers the pears.

3. 3

   Stud 4 of the lemon slices with the cloves and add them with all the other ingredients (except the mint) to the pears.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, until the pears are soft but not mushy, 25 to 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer the pears to a serving bowl.

6. 6

   Reduce the poaching liquid over high heat by one-third to concentrate the flavors.

7. 7

   This may take up to 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour over the pearscinammon sticks and alland let cool.

9. 9

   Let the pears sit for a few hours, or, ever better, overnight, so they can fully absorb the flavors in the wine.

10. 10

    They will turn a beautiful vermillion color.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.