Pears and Apples Poached in Red Wine
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Cool the poaching liquid and return the fruits to the mixture. Cover and refrigerate.
- Garnish with Mint Leaves.
Serves 4 – 6
