Red Poached Pears

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium sauce pan combine the wine, water and sugar.
2. 2
   Bring mixture to a simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Stir in orange rind, cinnamon stick and clove.
4. 4
   Peel the pears leaving the stems on and arrange them in poaching liquid.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to medium so that liquid is simmering.
6. 6
   Occasionally rotate the pears.
7. 7
   Pears are done when they are soft to the core when stuck with a knife.
8. 8
   Remove pears to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
9. 9
   Return liquid to a boil and cook until syrupy.
10. 10
    Serve each pear with the reduced poaching liquid as a sauce and garnish with toasted almonds