Pears and Apples Poached in Red Wine
Ingredients
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup white sugar
- juice from 6 Lemons
- 1 pc cinnamon stick
- 6 pcs red apples, peeled , cored and halved
- 10 pcs pears, peeled , cored and halved
Instructions
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Combine the wine, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Add apples and pears and poach for 30 – 45 minutes or until the fruits are tender. Remove fruits from the poaching liquid to avoid over cooking.
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Cool the poaching liquid and return the fruits to the mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
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Garnish with Mint Leaves.
Recipe Notes
Serves 4 – 6