Pears in Wine

This may be a different and quick dessert, especially when you need to do something to several people. It is very good and shows that you knows how to varies desserts in your meals. I got this recipe on Globo.com  website with some personal touchs. 

Ingredients
4 firm pears
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups sugar
2 cups of red wine - preferably dry
1/2 cup of port wine
1 tablespoon honey
3 cloves

Peel the pears and put lemon juice so they do not go dark. Reserve. 
In a sauce pan, mix sugar, red wine, port wine, honey and cloves and boil for 5 minutes.
Add the pears and cook for 30 minutes, until it get tender. Remove the pears gently with a slotted spoon and set aside. Bring the syrup back to the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes or until thickened slightly.
Place the pears on individual plates, drizzle with the syrup and garnish with mint sprigs.Can be served hot or cold. If desired, could be served  with whipped cream or ice cream.


Bon Appetit!