SPICED RED WINE POACHED PEARS WITH VANILLA MASCARPONE WHIPPED CREAM - The Blood Sugar Diet by Michae

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry red wine (such as cabernet or merlot)
• 1/2 cup sugar…use sugar replacement for low carb or omit
• 2 long strips orange peel (1 by 4-inch)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 firm, ripe Bosc pears (can use Anjou but reduce cooking time)...best if slightly under ripe
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese...or cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar…use sugar replacement for low carb or omit
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract