Wine Poached Pears

1. 1

   Squeeze lemon juice into large bowl.

2. 2

   Core and peel pears. Slice in halves or quarters. Place in lemon juice and toss to coat.

3. 3

   In a saucepan on medium-high heat, add all ingredients except dried fruit. Bring to boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and place pears in poaching liquid, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Gently remove pears with slotted spoon and set aside.

4. 4

   Raise temperature of poaching liquid to medium-high heat. Add dried fruit and allow to reduce and thicken, about 5 minutes. Once poaching liquid has reduced, remove whole cloves and cinnamon sticks.

5. 5

   Plate pears and pour warm poaching liquid over pears. Garnish with a dollop of mascarpone cheese, dried fruit and chopped nuts (optional).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.