Pears Poached in Red Wine (Gluten-Free)

Celiac.com 05/11/2022 - If you're looking for a simple, easy dessert recipe that is guaranteed to add a dash of elegance to any meal, then these pear poached in red wine, sugar and spice are just the thing. Served with some fresh vanilla ice cream, they never fail to please.

Ingredients

• 4 pears (I like D'Anjou, but Bartlett, or any firm, shapely pear will do) 
• 2 cups water
• 3 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ¼ cups red wine
• 2 pieces of star anise
• 2 cardamom berries, crushed

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Directions
Peel the pears, keeping the stem on. 

Pour the wine, sugar, and water in a saucepan over a low heat until it boils. 

Add the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and cardamom. 

After a couple of minutes, add the pears.  

Bring the saucepan to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, rotating the pears half way. 

Transfer the pears to a plate, then continue to cook the liquid on low heat until a syrup builds. 

Serve the pears in a shallow bowl, drizzled with wine syrup and paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.