Directions

1. Peel the pears and cut each lengthwise into 8 wedges. Using a small knife, remove any pear seeds.
2. Place the pears in a large shallow serving dish and pour wine over them.
3. Marinate for 30 min. at room temperature.
4. Heat the sugar in a medium stock pot on Medium (275°F), stirring often.
5. Cook for 15 min. until the sugar melts completely into a dark caramel sauce.
6. Pour the caramel sauce over the pears to cover completely.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
8. Using a slotted spoon, place the pears onto a platter. Reserve the liquid.

9. Place the reserved marinating liquid in a small saucepan and heat it on Medium-High (375°F), reducing the sauce down to 3⁄4c.

10. Drizzle the warm sauce over the pears and serve.