Follow these steps for perfect results
dry red wine
sugar
cloves
ground cinnamon
pears
firm
gilded bay leaves
to decorate
Combine red wine, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a syrup.
Peel the pears, leaving the stalks intact.
Remove the core from the bottom of each pear using a sharp knife or peeler.
Place the prepared pears into the simmering syrup.
Simmer gently for approximately 20 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
Carefully remove the pears from the syrup and transfer them to a serving dish.
Increase the heat and rapidly boil the remaining syrup until it reduces by half.
Spoon the reduced syrup generously over the pears.
Allow the pears to cool completely.
Decorate each pear with gilded bay leaves, inserting them near the stalk.
Expert advice for the best results
Use ripe but firm pears for best results.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day in advance.
Arrange pears artfully in a dish, drizzled with syrup and decorated with bay leaves.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or mascarpone cheese.
Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Such as Sauternes or Vin Santo.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Historically served at feasts and special occasions.
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