Yield: 6 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
6 \N | Small pears,cored/halved |
2 cups | Dry red wine |
1 \N | Cinnamon stick,2\" |
1 \N | Juice of lemon |
1⅓ cup | Sugar |
Dip pears into lemon juice. Heat wine, sugar and cinnamon stick in 10-inch skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar is is dissolved and mixture boils; reduce heat and add pears. Simmer uncovered until pears are soft but not mushy when pierced with sharp knife, about 15 minutes.
Cool pears in syrup until lukewarm; discard cinnamon stick. Remove pears to dessert dishes with slotted spoon. Spoon syrup over pears.
Serve warm or refrigerate until cool.