Wine-Poached Pears with Raspberries

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet white wine (such as Gewürztraminer)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 black peppercorns
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 4 Bosc pears, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cored
• 1 cup fresh raspberries

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Add pears; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 9 minutes or until pears are tender. Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 5 minutes). Discard cinnamon and peppercorns.
2. 2. Place 2 pear halves in each of 4 bowls; drizzle with about 3 tablespoons cooking liquid. Top each serving with 1/4 cup raspberries.