Harvest Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the pears whole and put in a pan with the blackberries.
2. 2
   Pour the red wine over and add the mixed spice and ginger.
3. 3
   Poach the fruit over a low heat until tender then remove the pears, cut in half and remove the cores before returning to the pan.
4. 4
   Add the sweet cider and boil rapidly until sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency.
5. 5
   Serve hot with cream or ice-cream.