Poires Au Vin Rouge (Pears Poached In Red Wine)

Directions

1. 1

   6 Small pears,cored/halved 2 c Dry red wine 1 Cinnamon stick,2" 1 Juice of lemon 1 1/3 c Sugar Dip pears into lemon juice

2. 2

   Heat wine, sugar and cinnamon stick in 10-inch skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar is is dissolved and mixture boils

3. 3

   reduce heat and add pears

4. 4

   Simmer uncovered until pears are soft but not mushy when pierced with sharp knife, about 15 minutes. Cool pears in syrup until lukewarm

5. 5

   discard cinnamon stick

6. 6

   Remove pears to dessert dishes with slotted spoon

7. 7

   Spoon syrup over pears

8. 8

   Serve warm or refrigerate until cool.