Marzipan Cake with Pears Poached in Red Wine

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring the wine, sugar and cinnamon to a boil. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Peel the pears, taking care not to remove the stem. Cut the pears and stems in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller, scoop out the cores.

3. 3

   Slip the pears into the simmering red wine mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let cool slightly, then refrigerate the pears in the red wine mixture until chilled, about 5 hours or overnight.