LEMON MERINGUE SPICED PEARS

Preparation Method :

• Put the sugar, water, wine, cinnamon stick and cloves in a 7 cups dish. Heat, uncovered, on Full for 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Peel the pears, leaving the stalks in place. Arrange upright in the dish and baste with the spicy syrup mixture.
• Slide the dish into a roasting bag and tie up with string. Cook on Full for 7 minutes.
• Remove from the microwave and take the dish from the bag. Carefully strain the syrup into a measuring jug. Stir in the lemon filling mix.
• Cover and cook on Full for 4 minutes, whisking every 20 - 30 seconds or until the mixture comes to the boil. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Whisk in the milk and lemon peel. Cover and chill both the pears and the lemon sauce for several hours.
• Coat the pears with about half the sauce, before serving and decorate with basil leaves.