DUTCH STEWED ' CINNAMON' PEARS (STOOFPEERTJES)

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Dutch Stewed ' Cinnamon' Pears (Stoofpeertjes) image

'Stoofpeertjes' is what they are called in dutch. Stewed cinnamon pears can be eaten warm or cold, served as dessert, but can also be served as a side dish.

Provided by Bollie

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kg small stewing pear
3 cloves
1 piece fresh lemon rind
2 cinnamon sticks
50 g brown sugar
200 ml red wine
100 ml black currant liqueur

Steps:

  • Peel the pears and leave whole.
  • Stab the lemon rind with the cloves.
  • Put the pears, lemon zest, cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large pan and pour in the red wine and liqueur.
  • Add enough water to just cover the pears.
  • Bring to the boil and leave the pears to simmer, covered, for 2.5 hours until tender.
  • Serve: Lift the pears carefully out of the pan, serve on a plate with some cinnamon ice cream and thick whipped cream.

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