Soothing Juniper and Mulled Pears

• 4 firm bartlett pears or 4 Anjou pears
• 23 cup merlot or 23 cup available red wine
• 23 cup freshly squeezed pineapple juice
• 13 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 4 juniper berries, crushed

1. Peel, core, and quarter the pears.
2. In a saucepan, mix the red wine, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and juniper berries.
3. Let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes, then add the pears.
4. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring and basting occasionally.
5. Serve in Small bowls or red wine glasses.

bartlett, merlot, freshly squeezed pineapple juice, brown sugar, berries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/soothing-juniper-and-mulled-pears-71317 (may not work)