Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 4-5 firm pears, peeled with stalks attached
- 1 cup fresh whipped cream
Directions
1. Combine the water, red wine, lemon juice, sugar and spices in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
3. Place the pears in an ovenproof dish and pour the syrup over them.
4. Poach at 150C (300F) for 20 - 25 minutes or until tender.
5. Pour a small amount of the syrup in the bottom of dessert dishes and place the pears on top.
6. Serve with whipped cream.
4 servings
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Submitted 12/30/07.
Source: Recipezaar
Submitted By: merstar unicorn
SPICED POACHED PEARS