Poached Pear

1 Core the pears and leave the stem on

In a large saucepan, combine the red wine, lemon syrup, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon peel, and orange juice

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pears are tender

Remove the pears from the liquid and set them aside

Continue to cook the liquid over medium-low heat without stirring until it has reduced by half or thickened slightly

Let the liquid cool completely

3 Strain the liquid to remove any sediment, then serve warm with the poached pears and whipped cream.