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Spiced Pears in Red Wine

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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!