My second favorite fall fruit ... pears! I love using fruits (and veggies) that are in season. And you know that I like easy-peasy! This dessert is simple, elegant and satisfying. The alcohol in the wine evaporates off in the cooking process. I think of this as a marriage of sangria...or perhaps mulled wine and pears. YUM!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Red Wine
- 1 each Lemon, juiced
- 1 each Naval Orange, slice off a few slices - about a 1/4 of the orange Juice the rest.
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 each Cinnamon Stick
- 4 each Small Ripe Pears (any variety), peeled I also cut off a bit of the bottom so they stand up straight.
- Whipped Cream, for garnish
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Instructions
- In a saucepan just large enough to hold the pears, off the heat, combine the wine, the juice from the lemon and orange, the orange slices, vanilla, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Add the pears and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally until they're easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 25 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the pears and let them cool.
- Remove and discard the spices. Reserve the orange slices for garnish.
- Return the liquid to a simmer and cook until reduced and syrupy, about 20 minutes, depending on the size of the pan. Note: The sauce will be tart. You may want to add a touch of Stevia or honey to it.
- Transfer the pears to individual plates. Shown is a side plate from Livliga.
- Spoon the sauce over the pears. Garnish with a dollop of Whipped Cream.