Riesling Roasted Pears

• 8 ripe pears
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 1 cup Riesling or other sweet white wine
• 6 peppercorns
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 whole cloves (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Place the pears in a baking dish that will comfortably hold them in an upright position.
3. Place the rest of the ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. To reduce the liquid a bit, cook on high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesnt boil over.
6. Pour the spiced wine over the pears and bake until the pears can be pierced easily with a sharp knife, 30 to 40 minutes.
7. Baste once or twice, using tongs to lift a pear if necessary to get to the basting liquid.
8. Serve at room temperature with the wine sauce drizzled over the pears.

pears, lemon, orange, white wine, peppercorns, cinnamon, sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/riesling-roasted-pears-377225 (may not work)