Dutch Stewed Cinnamon Pears Stoofpeertjes

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'stoofpeertjes' is what they are called in dutch. Stewed cinnamon pears can be eaten warm or cold, served as dessert, but can also be served as a side dish.

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Steps

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Peel the pears and leave whole.

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Stab the lemon rind with the cloves.

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Put the pears , lemon zest , cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large pan and pour in the red wine and liqueur.

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Add enough water to just cover the pears.

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Bring to the boil and leave the pears to simmer , covered , for 2.

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5 hours until tender.

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Serve: lift the pears carefully out of the pan , serve on a plate with some cinnamon ice cream and thick whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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pear, cloves, fresh lemon rind, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, red wine, black currant liqueur