Riesling Baked Pears

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So yummy. Pears oven baked and poached in a honey-wine sauce with cinnamon and orange flavors infused. The first time dh and i had this for dessert we were simply astounded at how these simple flavors combined to make such a rich and flavorful treat.

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Steps

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Make sure to leave behind the bitter , white pith.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Slice a thin piece off the bottom of each pear so that it will sit flat , standing up straight.

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Arrange the pears in a pie pan or oven-proof small casserole dish.

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Whisk wine and honey in a medium bowl until blended.

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Pour honey-wine mixture over pears and add cinnamon sticks , bay leaves and orange zest to the liquid.

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Roast the pears , basting every 15 minutes , until they are tender and a bit wrinkled.

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Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pears to serving dishes.

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Put the honey-wine mixture into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

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Boil until slightly thickened , about 6 minutes.

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Drizzle over pears and garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange zest.

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Serve warm , at room temp , or chilled.

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Very rich and yummy.

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Another option: try cheese , such as ricotta or mascarpone -- sweeten cheese and stir it first.

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Ingredients

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pears, riesling wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, orange zest