Stewed pear in red wine

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 4 bulb(s), firm
• 1 liter red wine
• ½ liter orange juice
• 1 lemon(s), zest
• 300 g brown sugar
• 1 pinch(s) cinnamon powder
• 4 carnations
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 8 tbsp apricot jam

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

For the broth, combine the orange juice, red wine, sugar, grated lemon zest, cinnamon, and cloves in an uncovered saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel the pears and simmer in the red wine broth for 15 minutes, then drain in a sieve, reserving the broth. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of red wine or water, add to the broth, and bring to a boil. Slice the pears at a slight angle. Divide the apricot jam among dessert bowls and stack the pear slices on top in order. Pour the red wine sauce over the pears. Tip: Secure the pears with toothpicks. Vanilla ice cream goes well with this.