Ingredients
- 3 cups wine (port)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Lemon rind (3 pieces, 2-inches each)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 20 black peppercorns
- 5 whole cloves
- Cinnamon stick (one 3 inch piece)
- 4 whole bartlett pears (peeled, cored, halved)
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
How to Make
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Step 1: Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
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Step 2: Add pear halves; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender.
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Step 3: Remove pear halves with a slotted spoon, and place in a large shallow bowl. Cover and chill.
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Step 4: Bring wine mixture to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.
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Step 5: Pour wine mixture through fine mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard spices and lemon. Cover and chill.
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Step 6: Place 2 pear halves in each of 4 dessert dishes; top with sauce. Garnish with mint sprigs.
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