Chardonnay Pears with Citrus Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients - 4 small to medium pears, or 2 large ones - 1 cup Chardonnay or other white wine - 1/4 cup sugar - 8 or more thin slices of citrus fruit (lime, lemon, kumquat - or a combination) - 4 sprigs of lavender (optional)    This elegant dessert is surprisingly easy.   Directions Peel pears, cut in half lengthwise, and remove cores. In a non-reactive pan wide enough to hold pears in a single layer, heat wine and sugar until sugar dissolves. Arrange pears in a single layer, tucking citrus slices between pears, and simmer until pears are tender, about 10 - 15 minutes, depending on size and ripeness. Remove pears to serving plates. Add lavender,	1

	if using, and boil wine and citrus until reduced by half or more, to a syrup. Spoon over pears and chill.	2