Poached Pear Halves

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3 c. red wine
1 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
4 just-ripe pears, peeled, halved & cored

This is just one way of making poached pears. Unlike some recipes that use very pretty whole pears, this one uses halved, cored pears. I find it easier to serve and eat. The spice of the cinnamon and cloves make this a delicious fall-like dessert!

Directions

1. Place first four ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil and stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Carefully add pear halves. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Remove pears and set aside. Strain out cloves and cinnamon stick and discard. Continue to cook liquid over low heat 15 minutes or until it thickens, stirring occasionally.
4. Return pears to pan and cook 5 minutes over low heat, basting pears constantly. Serve hot or cold.