Port-Poached Pears

1. 1

   Peel the pears and put them in a bowl of cold water acidulated with the juice of the lemon.

2. 2

   Cut the pears into slices and return sliced pears to acidulated water.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan combine the red wine, the Port, the cinnamon stick, the cloves, and the rind, bring the liquid to a boil, and boil the mixture for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sugar and simmer the syrup, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.

5. 5

   Add the pear slices, drained, and simmer them for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are tender.

6. 6

   Let the pear slices cool completely in the syrup.

7. 7

   The pear slices may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled in the syrup.

8. 8

   Divide the pear slices among 4 bowls and spoon some of the syrup over each serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.