Poached Pears in Red Wine

• 1 bottle/1 liter of red wine
• 1 cup/225

In the large pot, combine the wine and sugar and bring to a boil. Cook at a boil for 5 minutes, then add the pears and the spices. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook the pears for 30 minutes, or until they are very tender and easily pierced with the tip of the paring knife. Remove from the heat, remove the lid, and let the pears cool in the syrup. Once they are somewhat cool,