Recipe - Wine-Soaked Cherries And Pears Over Pound Cake

One half cup Red wine; (the better the
; wine, the better
; the dish)
One half cup Sugar
One half Lemon; zest of
Three fourths pound Cherries; pitted
2 Pears; peeled and cut or sliced up
2 Thick slices pound cake
Softened butter to taste
Whipped cream for topping

1.Combine the wine, sugar, and lemon rind in a medium saucepan. Stir in the
cherries.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Stir in the pears, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

4. Spread the pound cake with butter and toast to a golden brown.

5. Generously spoon with fruit and juices over the cake.

6. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Yields: 2