Ingredients :

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# 1 cup water
# 1 cup red wine
# 2 Tbsp lemon juice
# 1 cup sugar
# 1 stick cinnamon
# 1 tsp whole allspice
# 4-5 firm pears, peeled with stalks attached

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Method :

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Combine the water, red wine, lemon juice, sugar and spices in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Place the pears in an ovenproof dish and pour the syrup over them. Poach at 150C (300F) for 20 - 25 minutes or until tender. Pour a small amount of the syrup in the bottom of desset dishes and place in the pears. Serve with
whipped cream. Serves 4.