Crock Pot Pears in Merlot

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  orange, zest of
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 4  cups water
• 1  bottle  merlot
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 1  tablespoon whole cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6  pears, peeled 1/4 inch cut off at bottom to flatten

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker except for the pears.
2. Cover; cook on High for 1 hour.
3. Add the pears to the crock pot and cook for an additional 1 hour.
4. Remove pears and strain liquid.
5. Pour the liquid over the pears.
6. Serve chilled.