Wine Poached Pears (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 large navel or cara cara oranges.
02 - 6 small firm ripe pears.
03 - 2 cups red wine (such as Pinot Noir).
04 - 1/4 cup honey.
05 - 3 tablespoons raw or granulated sugar.
06 - 1 cinnamon stick.
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom.

# Instructions:

01 - Zest and juice one orange, slice the other into 1/4-inch rounds.
02 - Peel pears leaving them whole. Toss in orange juice to prevent browning.
03 - In non-reactive pot, combine orange slices, wine, honey, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
04 - Bring liquid to boil, reduce heat, add pears and juice. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes, rotating occasionally until tender.
05 - Remove pears. Simmer liquid until thickened into syrup.
06 - Return pears to liquid and let cool. Serve warm or cold with syrup and orange zest.

# Notes:

01 - Tastes better made a day ahead.
02 - Use Anjou or Bosc pears for best results.
03 - Can serve with whipped cream or mascarpone.

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