A fantastic dessert after a romantic dinner! Poached Pears in Wine

4-6 peeled, cored and sliced pears (recommend Bosc or Anjou -- organic if possible please!)

1 1/2 cups of red wine (Zinfandel, Shiraz or Merlot)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 Tablespoons of lemon juice (if you like citrus, add the lemon zest too)

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Combine all ingredients (except pears) and bring to a boil.  Once the wine mixture is boiling, turn down heat to a simmer and add the pears.  Simmer for about 10-15 minutes and turn pears.  Cook another 10-15 minutes or until they are tender and easily poked with a fork.  Remove pears and let them cool.  Boil wine sauce until the liquid has been reduced by half.  Pour sauce over the pears.  Top with frozen yogurt (Chapman's makes a great, low-fat Madagascar Vanilla!!) or creme fraiche / devonshire cream if you are feeling particularly decadent!!!