Kellymac's Pears Poached in Spiced Port

KellyMac6's Note:

This is a delicious way to make poached pears which are a delicious and light dessert. The poaching liquid can be reduced down when you are finished to make a strongly flavored sweet sauce or you can use caramel syrup, which is my preferred method. These are one my favorite desserts.

• Total Time: 14 mins
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups tawny port
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 pears, cut in half
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

1. Add the port, water and sugar to a saucepan (a deeper rather than wider one is better) over medium-high heat. Stir thoroughly until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add pears and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling add remaining ingredients.
4. Boil for 10-12 minutes or until pears are soft.
5. Plate pears and scoop out small round center where the seeds are.
6. Use this as a well to pour your sauce, allowing it to flow over for a beautiful and tasty presentation.