Spiced Maple Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Push a clove inside each pear and lay on their sides in an oven-proof dish.
3. 3
   Add Cinnamon sticks to dish.
4. 4
   Scatter cardamom seeds on top of pears.
5. 5
   Gently heat white wine, maple syrup and sugar until dissolved and pour over pears.
6. 6
   Make sure that the pears are half covered.
7. 7
   Cover dish with foil and poach for approximately 1 hour or until tender, basting occasionally.
8. 8
   Remove cloves, cardamom seeds and cinnamon before serving.