Poached Pears in Cider / 40mins / Serves 4
Ingredients
2 Cinnamon Sticks
4 Whole Cloves
4 Allspice Berries
300ml/10fl.oz. Dry Sparkling Cider
300g/11oz Sugar
4 Pears
Instructions
1. Tie the cinnamon, cloves and allspice loosely in a muslin bag and place in a large saucepan together with the cider and sugar . Bring just to boiling, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, peel, halve and core the pears then add to the simmering cider mixture and continue to simmer for a further 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and leave to steep in in the liquor for at least 20 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.