Red Poached Pears

1. 1

   In a medium sauce pan combine the wine, water and sugar.

2. 2

   Bring mixture to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Stir in orange rind, cinnamon stick and clove.

4. 4

   Peel the pears leaving the stems on and arrange them in poaching liquid.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium so that liquid is simmering.

6. 6

   Occasionally rotate the pears.

7. 7

   Pears are done when they are soft to the core when stuck with a knife.

8. 8

   Remove pears to a bowl with a slotted spoon.

9. 9

   Return liquid to a boil and cook until syrupy.

10. 10

    Serve each pear with the reduced poaching liquid as a sauce and garnish with toasted almonds

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.