Pears poached in red wine

• 250ml red wine
• 110g caster sugar
• 2 pears
• Greek-style yoghurt to serve

Preparation method

1. Peel and quarter the pears
2. Place them in a saucepan, ideally sized so that they all fit on one level, covering as much of the bottom of the pot as possible
3. Sprinkle 2-3 teaspoons of sugar over the pears
4. Add red wine – not so much that they are covered – maybe 1-2 cms deep.
5. Poach the pears gently for at least 20 minutes or longer if time allows, until the pears are soft.
6. To serve, reduce the poaching liquor until slightly thickened to form a sauce. Spoon the sauce into a serving bowl.

Serve with Greek-style yoghurt