Mulled Wine Poached Pears

A great alternative to Christmas pudding, a juicy delicate dessert perfect after a massive main course.

Ingredients:

• Bottle of mulled wine
• A cinnamon stick
• 4 conference pears
• 250ml double cream
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Method:

1. Boil the mulled wine in a pan with the cinnamon stick, then reduce down to a simmer.
2. Peel the pears and slice off the bottom. Place in the simmer wine with a lid on for 30 minutes or until soften.
3. Remove the pears once cooked and reduce down until it forms a syrup.
4. Place the pears on a plate, and pour the thickened glaze over the top.
5. Mix the vanilla with the double cream, and pour over the pears.
6. Serve & enjoy!