Poached Pears

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring Prosecco, water, and sugar to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium low, and add zest, juice, and spices. Stir to combine and add pears. Make sure ingredients are submerged. (If necessary, place a plate or lid that is smaller than your pot on top of the pears.)

Step 3

Turn heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until pears are tender and can be easily pierced with a knife without resistance. Remove the pears from the poaching liquid and set pears aside to cool.

Step 4

Strain poaching liquid, discard spices, and return liquid to pan. Turn heat to medium-high and reduce liquid by half to create a syrup, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Step 5

Serve pears drizzled with syrup.