Poached Pears

Servings:

Cooking Time:

Ingredients:

• 2 medium Pears, firm (like Bosc or Bartlett), peeled
• 1 ½ cup Red wine
• ¼ cup Sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon Brandy (optional)

• Place all ingredients (except brandy if used) in a small saucepan. Simmer the pears until just soft (about 15 minutes).
• Remove the pears with a slotted spoon. Place in a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature.
• Add the brandy (if used) and raise the flame to medium high.
• Reduce the sauce by half (about 10 minutes). Allow to cool.
• Pour over the pears. Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Serve cold.