World Flavors Cookbook

Stoofperen (Stewed Pears)

Small Gieser Wildeman pears slow-cooked in red wine and spices until deep red and tender.

Cuisine: Netherlands

Ingredients

• Stewing pears (Gieser Wildeman)
• Red wine or berry juice
• Cinnamon stick
• Sugar
• Cloves

Instructions

1. Peel pears but keep the stem
2. Place in a pot with wine and spices
3. Simmer for 2+ hours until dark red
4. Serve warm as a side dish or cold as dessert