Pears In Wine Sauce

Source

Author: Debbie

Source: The Buzz - Adapted from The Basque Market, Boise, Idaho

Web Page: www.buzzbeans.com

Degree of Difficulty

Degree of Difficulty: Moderately difficult

Servings

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2

c

Water

4

Pears, peeled but not seeded

½

c

Sugar

2

Lemon wedges

¾

c

Red Wine

2

Cinnamon Sticks

1

In a saucepan, mix the sugar and water well. Bring it to a boil and add the lemon, cinnamon and pears. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

2

Add the wine and simmer for another 5-8 minutes or until the pears are tender. Remove the pears and reduce the sauce until it is a little thickened and syrup-like.

3

Return the pears to the sauce and allow to sit overnight at room temperature.

To Serve:

1

Core the pears and cut them into slices and arrange on a dessert plate. Garnish with a lemon wedge and spoon over some sauce.

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Inactive Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour