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Wine Poached Pears

I used a Shiraz from Naked Wines in this recipe and served the rest alongside my fresh summer brunch. This recipe was easy, delicious, and would be a perfect summer dessert. Source: About.com
Author Meghan Gray

Ingredients

  • 5 bosc pears peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1.5 cups Shiraz
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Peel, slice, and core your pears.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring all ingredients except pears to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add pears.
  4. Simmer pears for 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once halfway through cooking time.

Recipe Notes

I served this alongside a sweetened yogurt cheese. It would be lovely over cheesecake.