This recipe for Orange Wine Poached Pears is a perfect dessert for any occasion. The pears are poached in a sweet and fragrant mixture of orange wine, spices, and citrus zest, resulting in tender and juicy fruit that's bursting with flavour. Serve the pears warm with a drizzle of the poaching liquid and a dollop of whipped cream for an elegant and delicious dessert.

Ingredients

• 4 medium pears, peeled
• 1 can (250ml) of orange wine
• 1/2 cup (125ml) of water
• 1/2 cup (100g) of granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise
• 2 strips of orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the orange wine, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the pears to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook the pears for 20-30 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
5. Remove the pears from the poaching liquid and transfer them to a serving dish.
6. Increase the heat to high and boil the poaching liquid until it is reduced by half and slightly syrupy.
7. Pour the poaching liquid over the pears and let them cool slightly.
8. Serve the pears warm with a drizzle of the poaching liquid and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and elegant Orange Wine Poached Pears!