Spiced Red Wine-Poached Pears

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   In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick and cloves.

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   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

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   While liquid is simmering, peel pears, leaving stem intact and being careful not to blemish the flesh of the pears.

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   Slice 1/2-inch off the bottom of the pears to create a flat bottom.

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   Gently place pears in poaching liquid, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even color, until pears are cooked but still firm.

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   Remove saucepan from flame, uncover and cool with pears upright in pan.

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   Once cool, cover and chill in refrigerator at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally, if desired.

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   Gently remove pears from liquid and allow to come to room temperature.

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   Meanwhile, reduce liquid by about half over a medium-high flame for 15 minutes, until liquid is thicker and slightly syrupy.

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    Remove from flame and let liquid come to room temperature.

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    Drizzle each pear with 2 tablespoons syrup and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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