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1 cup dark grape juice Juice and zest of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 cloves
6 medium pears
2 teaspoons arrowroot
Sprigs of mint for garnish
(GF, DF, NF, V)
May also be served with a fruit sorbet if desired.
Mix the grape juice, orange juice and spices.
Peel the pears and leave whole with stems on.
Place in a saucepan with the liquid, add the orange zest and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until pears are tender, basting 2 or 3 times with juice.
Mix the arrowroot with a little water and pour into the mixture, stirring until it thickens.
Place the pears on a plate and spoon the juice over.
Garnish with the mint.