Poached Pears in Red Wine

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   Remove the pear cores and slice pears lengthwise into eighths or twelfths.

2. 2

   Set the pan over low to medium heat, bringing the wine to a simmer.

3. 3

   Add pepper to taste, and then poach the pears for 5 to 10 minutes, until soft.

4. 4

   Flip the pears halfway through so that both sides of the slices spend some time in the liquid.

5. 5

   Remove the pears from the liquid.

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   If desired, you can reduce the liquid down to a syrup to pour over the fruit.

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   The pears can also be served with caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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