Spanish Poached Pears

Simple yet delicious end to a spanish themed meal. Serve with cinnamon or vanilla ice cream, with cream, or with custard or flan.

Place the pears in boiling water for 2 - 3 minutes then remove from the water and place under the cold tap.

When the pears are cooled enough to handle , remove the peel , then cut in half.

Using an apple corer , remove the center , and pare the stem away.

Meanwhile put the sugar , wine , water and cinnamon stick in a pan over a medium heat when it starts to boil.

Stir in vanilla extract , then add the pears and simmer slowly until the pears become soft.

When the pears have softened remove them from the liquid and place them in a glass bowl.

Leave the liquid simmering a bit longer until it reduces then pour over the pears.

Can be served warm or chilled.

bosc pears, sugar, sangria, cinnamon stick, water, vanilla extract