D'ANJOU PEARS POACHED IN RED WINE ENJOY DAN:

                 D’ANJOU PEARS POACHED IN RED WINE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 3

INGREDIENTS:

3 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored

2 cups water

1/4-cup maple syrup

1/2-cup red wine

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 whole star anise

3 tablespoons cardamom pods

2 cinnamon sticks

1 teaspoon whole cloves

2 tablespoon pure maple syrup for drizzling.

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a skillet combine water and remaining ingredients.

2.   Add pears and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.

3.   Simmer for 30 minutes, turning pears half way through cooking.

4.   With a slotted spoons transfer pear to a prepared baking dish.

5.   Pour pouching liquid over top.

6.   Serve in plates and drizzle maple syrup over the top.

ENJOY DAN:                                  EAT HEALTHY EAT PEARS!!