WINE-POACHED PEARS

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These pears look beautiful on a plate. The rosy color and wonderful flavor set the scene for a memorable holiday dinner. -Patricia Stiehr, Eureka, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups port wine
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
6 medium Bosc pears, peeled

Steps:

  • Place wine, sugar and lemon zest in a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. Add pears., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until pears are tender, turning pears halfway through cooking. Using a slotted spoon, remove pears; cut into slices (save cooking liquid for another use).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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