Pears Poached in Spiced Red Wine

pears, wine, sugar, lemon, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla

Ingredients

• 6 firm-ripe large pears, such as Anjou or seckel pears, peeled, stems left intact
• 1 (750 ml) bottlefruity red wine, such as a California Burgundy
• 1 lemon, peeled, white pith removed, sliced
• 4 whole cloves
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cinnamon sticks (each 2 inches)
• 1 piece lemon zest (1 inch)
• 6 fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Directions for Pears Poached in Spiced Red Wine Recipe