Party Perfect Poached Pears

Prep Time: 10

Cook time: 25

Serves: 4

Description
A beautiful simple dessert absolutely perfect for a dinner party. Use that bottle of wine that's been collecting dust in the back of your cupboard (you know the one) - it will work great in this classic dish!

Ingredients

 * 4 pears (peeled, halved & cored)
 * 1 bottle of wine (which ever kind you like)
 * 1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
 * aromatics - vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, thyme, orange, juniper, etc. - use what you like & be creative!
 * fresh whip cream or ice cream

Directions

 * 1) Place wine, aromatics, 1/2 cup of sugar & pears into a pot. Bring up to a simmer for 10-20 minutes depending on size of the pears.
 * 2) When a fork slips into pears easily remove from heat & allow to cool in liquid.
 * 3) Once tepid - place the pears in to the fridge, leaving the juices in the pan.
 * 4) Continue cooking the liquid until reduced by half and forms a syrup. Taste the syrup - if its tart add a bit more sugar.
 * 5) Allow the syrup to cool once desired consistency is achieved. Strain out aromatics.
 * 6) Server syrup drizzled over pears with a scoop of gelato or whip cream!