Mulled wine poached pears
( SERVES 6 )
4/6/2006
Serves 6
Ingredients
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 bottle | Red wine |
| 1 | Lemon, peeled rind |
| 1 | Orange, peeled rind |
| 6 | Cloves |
| 1 | Cinnamon stick |
| 6 | Pears, firm, peeled to retain stalks |
| 6 | Sage leaves, (optional) |
Directions
- Combine the bottle of wine, the sugar, lemon peel, orange peel and spices in a saucepan and bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add pears, cover with a piece of baking paper to poach for about 20 to 25 minutes or until just tender. Remove pears to a serving dish to cool.
- Strain wine mixture to remove and discard flavourings. Return liquid to the pan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce to a thick syrup.
- Pour syrup over pears and leave to cool completely, then refrigerate.
- Decorate with sage leaves to mimic fresh pear leaves, if desired.
- Serve cold, with cream on the side, if preferred.
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