Wine Poached Pears

So Elegant...This dish can be served along side a savory dinner or as a dessert

These perfect pears can also be prepared ahead of time...

10 Bosc Pears
Zest of 1 Orange
Zest of 1 Lemon
2 Whole Cloves
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Bottle Cabiernt Savignion

Peel the pears leaving the stem attached
Slice the bottom of each pear so they stand upright easily in the pot
In a large pot add the orange zest and lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of wine
Stir and distribute evenly around the bottom of a pot
Place pears close to each other in pot
Add cloves, cinnamon stick, brown sugar and wine
Bring to a boil then simmer on low for 1 hour
Allow pears to cool and remove gently from pot with a slotted spoon - taking care not remove pears by their stems
Place pears on a dish and drizzle with remaining wine

***If preparing this dish ahead of time allow pears to cool
      Pour all remaining wine evenly over pears
      Place in refrigerator for 2 days
      Turn pears once per day to ensure even coloring