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- 3 firm Bosc or DâAnjou pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
- 2 cups fruity red wine
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4-teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons ice-cold water
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