Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
To
3-4
Preparation
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In a pan, add the sugar, red wine, lemon peel, cinnamon stick and star anise.
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Peel the pears, remove the core and add to the pan.
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Bring to the boil and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes or until soft. Turn the pears occasionally.
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Place the pears on a platter and set aside.
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Add the Port wine to the syrup and let it boil until it reduces and starts to thicken.
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Remove the lemon peel, cinnamon stick and anise, pour the syrup over the pears and let it cool.
