Stoofpeertjes

== Description ==
"Stoofpeertjes" is what they are called in Dutch. Stewed cinnamon pears can be eaten warm or cold, served as dessert, but can also be served as a side dish. 
== Ingredients ==
* 1 kg small stewing pears
* 3 cloves
* 1 piece fresh lemon rind
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* 50 g brown sugar
* 200 red wine
* 100 ml black currant liqueur
== Directions ==
# Peel the pears and leave whole.
# Stab the lemon rind with the cloves.
# Put the pears, lemon zest, cinnamon sticks and sugar in a large pan and pour in the red wine and liqueur.
# Add enough water to just cover the pears.
# Bring to the boil and leave the pears to simmer, covered, for 2,5 hours until tender.
# Serve: lift the pears carefully out of the pan, serve on a plate with some cinnamon ice cream and thick whipped cream. 
Category:Dutch Vegetarian
Category:Dutch Desserts
Category:Black currant liqueur Recipes
Category:Brown sugar Recipes
Category:Pear Recipes
Category:Red wine Recipes