Poires au vin rouge (pears poached in red wine)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Small pears,cored/halved
1Juice of lemon
2cupsDry red wine
1⅓cupSugar
1Cinnamon stick,2\"

Directions

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.

From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 09-17-94