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Pears Poached in Red Wine
Whole pears gently poached in red wine with cinnamon and sugar until tender, then chilled and served in their own syrup. A simple, old-fashioned dessert.
Total time: 40 min
Servings: 4-5
3 recipes
Whole pears gently poached in red wine with cinnamon and sugar until tender, then chilled and served in their own syrup. A simple, old-fashioned dessert.
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