Poached Pears in Spiced Red Wine

Ingredients

• 4 firm pears, peeled with stalks intact
• 400ml red wine
• 200ml water
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise
• Zest of 1 orange

Method

1. Combine wine, water, honey and spices in a deep pan; bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Add pears; poach over low heat 25–30 min, turning occasionally, until just tender.
3. Remove pears; reduce poaching liquid by half.
4. Serve pears warm or cold with reduced sauce spooned over.