Poached Pears in Madeira Wine

Sweet, soft and smooth, this is a winning desert at any dinner party.

Ingredients

• 4 Pears
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 2 tbsp of Demerara Sugar
• Madeira Wine

Peel the pears. Place in a pot and cover with the wine. Add the cinnamon and sugar. Stir gently. Simmer on low heat until the pears are soft. Place in the plate and pour some of the liquid over the fruit. Serve with clotted cream or vanilla ice-cream.