Spiced Wine-Poached Pears
- Prep Time
- 6Servings
Ingredients
- 1 bottle red wine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 whole cloves
- 3 pods star anise (optional)
- 6 firm but ripe pears-stems left on, peeled, halved and cored
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Preparation
In a large, lined slow cooker, stir together the wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and star anise, if using. Add the pear halves and arrange, round side up, in an even layer. Add water, if needed, so that the pears are submerged. Cover and cook on high heat until the pears are fork-tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to bowls. Top with ice cream and drizzle with a little of the cooking liquid.
