Spiced Pears in Red Wine
Ingredients
- 6 firm fresh pears
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 3-4 whole allspice
- 2-3 strips of lemon peel
- 1/2 cup of good port wine
Instructions
- Peel, core, and quarter the pears.
- Make a syrup by boiling together the red wine and sugar, with the lemon peel and spices.
- Add the pears to the syrup and gently simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the pears are still firm but cooked.
- Place the pears in a deep storage dish.
- Add the port wine to the syrup and simmer for a few minutes, then pour over the pears. Refrigerate covered.
- Now you have a yummy dessert available for a nice finale to your meal!
