PINK PEARS

Preparation Method :

• Pour the wine into a deep dish large enough to hold all the pears in a single layer. Add the sugar and stir in well.
• Cook, uncovered, on Full for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, peel the pears, take care not to lose the stalks.
• Arrange on their sides in the wine and sugar mixture. Cover with clingfilm and slit it to allow steam to escape. Cook on Full for 4 minutes.
• Turn the pears over. Cover as before and cook on Full for a further 3 - 5 minutes. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Rearrange upright in the serving dish.
• To thicken the sauce, mix the cornflour smoothly with the water and stir in the port. Blend into the wine mixture.
• Cook, uncovered, on Full for 5 minutes, stirring briskly until lightly thickened and clear. Pour over the pears and serve warm or chilled.