Spiced Poached Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole allspice
4 -5 firm pears, peeled with stalks attached
1 cup fresh whipped cream

Preparation

Combine the water, red wine, lemon juice, sugar and spices in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Place the pears in an ovenproof dish and pour the syrup over them.
Poach at 150\u00b0C (300\u00b0F) for 20 - 25 minutes or until tender.
Pour a small amount of the syrup in the bottom of dessert dishes and place the pears on top.
Serve with whipped cream.