Poached pears in wine, or Poire a la Beaujolais ... Serve the pears in a slightly shallow dish and spoon over the syrup. White wine can be used instead of red Beaujolais, Burgandy or any rich ...

Poached with sugar syrup, white wine and spices and left in the fridge to absorb the liquid, these will benefit from being prepared a day or two in advance. We've warmed up the dish with sultanas ...

The following excerpt is her recipe for red wine and honey-poached pears and plums. This is exactly the type of dessert I love—simple flavors, not in-your-face sweet, and full of complex ...