Poached Pears In Red Wine Sauce(Great For Holidays!)

1. 1

   Combine half of wine, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon sticks in each of 2 heavy large saucepans.

2. 2

   Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Peel pears, leaving stems intact.

5. 5

   Cut small slice off bottom of each pear so that pear will stand upright.

6. 6

   Arrange 4 pears on their sides in each saucepan.

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   Cover and simmer until pears are tender but still hold their shape, turning once, about 15 minutes per side.

8. 8

   Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to upright position in glass baking dish.

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   Boil cooking liquid in each pan until reduced to 1/2 c., about 9 minutes.

10. 10

    Strain into small bowl.

11. 11

    Cover and chill sauce and pears separately until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.

12. 12

    Beat cream in large bowl until soft peaks form.

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    Add Cognac and sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

14. 14

    Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip.

15. 15

    Transfer pears to upright position on plates. Spoon red wine sauce over.

16. 16

    Pipe whipped cream around pears.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.