Pears Poached In Peppered Port

A light dessert with a spicy flavor. cook time does not include chill time. from cooking light.

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil.

Add pear halves.

Cover , reduce heat , and simmer 8 minutes or until tender.

Remove pear halves with a slotted spoon , and place in a large shallow bowl.

Cover and chill.

Bring wine mixture to a boil , and cook 8 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.

Pour wine mixture through fine mesh sieve into a small bowl.

Discard spices and lemon.

Cover and chill.

Place 2 pear halves in each of 4 dessert dishes.

Top with sauce.

Garnish with mint sprigs.

port wine, sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, black peppercorns, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, bartlett pears, of fresh mint