Port-Poached Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the pears and put them in a bowl of cold water acidulated with the juice of the lemon.
2. 2
   Cut the pears into slices and return sliced pears to acidulated water.
3. 3
   In a small saucepan combine the red wine, the Port, the cinnamon stick, the cloves, and the rind, bring the liquid to a boil, and boil the mixture for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and simmer the syrup, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   Add the pear slices, drained, and simmer them for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are tender.
6. 6
   Let the pear slices cool completely in the syrup.
7. 7
   The pear slices may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled in the syrup.
8. 8
   Divide the pear slices among 4 bowls and spoon some of the syrup over each serving.