Poached Pears

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3 cups red wine, such as Cabernet or Merlot

3/4 cup sugar 

1 cinnamon stick 

1 star anise 

1 clove 

Zest of 1 orange 

1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 

4 pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett or Bosc, cored and peeled 

Whipped cream, for serving

Ground cinnamon, for serving