Dessert

Poached White Wine Pears

(Serves Four)

Four Conference Pears, Peeled, With The Stems Remaining Intact
2 Cups of Sweet White Wine
½ Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
A Cinnamon Stick
Teaspoon Lemon Zest, and a Teaspoon of Lemon Juice
3 ½ Cups of Water
2 Cups of Granulated Brown Sugar

On a medium heat, bring the White Wine, Vanilla Extract, Water, Cinnamon Stick, Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice to a simmer. Add the peeled Pears to the pan and poach for around 8 minutes. Remove the Pears, add the Brown Sugar to the remaining juice and reduce to a light syrup. Plate the pears, pour the syrup over the pears and serve.