Title: Spiced Poached Pears in Red Wine
Categories: Side Check
Yield: 4 Servings

2	c	Full-bodied red wine
4		Whole cloves
1		Cinnamon stick
4		Whole allspice
		Grated nutmeg
10		Whole black peppercorns
2		Bay leaves
2		Ripe pears

Combine red wine and spices in a deep, nonreactive pan. If you use a shallow saucepan, you'll need more wine to keep the pears submerged.

Peel the pears and cut them in half lengthwise. Core them and place them in the pan with the wine. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 35 minutes. When done (test by piercing a pear with a toothpick it should go in easily), gently remove pears from liquid.

Serve hot, cold or at room temperature. If not serving immediately, let the poaching liquid cool and cover the pears with it.

Sides by Melicia Phillips ISBN 0-517-59687-3 pg 102

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