Poached Pears With Mascarpone

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   Combine the wine, water, sugar and cinnamon in a deep nonreactive saucepan.

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   Bring to a boil and simmer for five minutes.

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   Add the pears and simmer 15 minutes, until the pears are just tender.

4. 4

   Remove the pears from the liquid, draining them well, and place them in a bowl.

5. 5

   Boil down the liquid until it is reduced to two cups and has become syrupy.

6. 6

   Remove the cinnamon stick.

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   Pour the liquid over the pears and refrigerate at least four hours or overnight.

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   To serve, place each pear standing up in a deep dish or goblet.

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   Pour some of the cooking liquid over each.

10. 10

    Stir the mascarpone to smooth it, then spoon a generous dollop on top of each pear.

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    It will begin to drip down the sides of the pear.

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    Dust with sifted cocoa and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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