Recipe#8587

Title: Poires Au Vin Rouge (pears Poached In Red Wine)

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      Yield: 6 servings
 
      6    Small pears,cored/halved
      2 c  Dry red wine
      1    Cinnamon stick,2"
      1    Juice of lemon
  1 1/3 c  Sugar
 
  Dip pears into lemon juice. Heat wine, sugar and cinnamon stick in
  10-inch skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar is is dissolved and
  mixture boils; reduce heat and add pears. Simmer uncovered until
  pears are soft but not mushy when pierced with sharp knife, about 15
  minutes.
  Cool pears in syrup until lukewarm; discard cinnamon stick. Remove
  pears to dessert dishes with slotted spoon. Spoon syrup over pears.
  Serve warm or refrigerate until cool.