Wine-Poached Pears

1. 1

   Peel pears, leaving stem intact.

2. 2

   Using a small melon baller, remove stems and seeds from bottoms of pears.

3. 3

   In a saucepan that will accommodate pears upright, combine wine, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon zest and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add pears, cook over medium heat, maintaining a boil for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, allow pears to cool slowly.

7. 7

   Baste pears occasionally with poaching liquid.

8. 8

   When completely cooled, chill pears.

9. 9

   Serve on individual dessert plates; spoon liquid over pears.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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