Poached Pears in Red Wine Sauce — Autumn Postcard

Three pears, poached until deep burgundy, sit glossy in their own wine syrup on a worn ceramic plate, framed by a sprig of sage and a green pear leaf. The candlelit, almost painterly lighting turns a simple dessert into a still life.

• Size: 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in)
• Paper weight: 300 gsm

Part of the 'Colors of Autumn' series — a rich pick for anyone who pairs their postcrossing with a love of slow, seasonal cooking.