Pinotage Wine Poached Pears

Ingredients

Pears

4 medium, peeled and cored

Pinotage wine

2 cups

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Cinnamon stick

1

Star anise

1

Lemon zest

1 teaspoon

Water

1 cup (or enough to submerge pears)

Whipped cream

1 cup, for serving

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the Pinotage wine, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Carefully add the peeled and cored pears to the pot. If necessary, pour in enough water to ensure that the pears are fully submerged in the poaching liquid.
3. Cover the pot and let the pears simmer gently for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Keep an eye on them to prevent overcooking.
4. Once the pears are tender, carefully remove them from the pot and place them on a plate.
5. Increase the heat to high and bring the poaching liquid to a rolling boil. Allow it to boil for about 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid reduces to a syrupy consistency.
6. To serve, place the poached pears on individual dessert plates, generously drizzling them with the reduced poaching liquid. Top each pear with a dollop of whipped cream for added richness.