Poached Pears

4 Litre & Cover

• 500ml dry red wine
• 4 underripe Pears with stalks
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla bean split
• 2 whole star anise
• Lemon rind cut into fine julienne

1. Peel pears leaving the stem intact. Core with a paring knife from the bottom.
2. Add all of the ingredients to the 4 litre and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Place the pears in the wine, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream or mascarpone and icing sugar, berries and a sprig of mint to garnish.