Poires Au Vin Rouge ( Pears in Red Wine) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a desert that should please any classy crowd with a simple budget. :) Ingredients:
3 cups red wine |
1 cup white sugar |
2 cinnamon sticks |
4 whole cloves |
1 strip orange zest |
1 teaspoon fennel seed (optional) |
3 whole black peppercorns (optional) |
2 bay leaves (optional) |
6 large firm pears |
Directions:
1. Combine the red wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, fennel seed, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large saucepan. Peel the pears, and remove the cores from the bottom, leaving the stems intact; set aside. Bring the wine to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the pears, return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue simmering until tender, about 25 minutes.
2. Remove the pears from the wine syrup, cover, and refrigerate until cold. Strain the syrup through a mesh sieve, and discard the spices. Simmer the syrup over medium heat until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Refrigerate the syrup until cold.
3. Once the syrup is cold, pour over the pears, cover, and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
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