*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Poached Pears

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:40
Categories    : Desserts                         Fruit
                Healthy And Hearty

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      sticks        cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      whole cloves
     1/2  teaspoon      allspice berries
   1      quart         dry white wine
   1 1/2  cups          sugar
   6                    pears

     Tie spices loosely in a cheesecloth bag. Add to wine and sugar in a large
kettle. Bring just to boiling, turn heat to low, and simmer 5-10 minutes.
     Peel, core, and halve pears and place in simmering wine mixture. Simmer
10 minutes, remove from heat. Allow to steep in wine at least 20 minutes. May
be served warm or chilled.

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NOTES : For a non-alcoholic version, use unsweetened sparkling cider in place
of wine.