Red Wine Poached Pears

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe but firm pears, peeled and cored
• 1 bottle red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cloves
• 1 orange peel
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

(Calories: Approximately 200 kcal per serving)

Cooking Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Gently place the peeled and cored pears into the simmering liquid.
4. Allow the pears to poach for 15-20 minutes or until they are tender but still hold their shape.
5. Carefully remove the pears from the poaching liquid and set aside.
6. Increase the heat and reduce the poaching liquid to a syrupy consistency.
7. Serve the poached pears drizzled with the red wine reduction.
8. Optionally, accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Red Wine Poached Pears offer a refined and aromatic finale to any meal, providing a perfect blend of sophistication and sweetness. Enjoy this timeless dessert with a glass of the same red wine used in the poaching liquid.