Poached Pears
From a 1980 cookbook called texas recipes from texas places
Steps
Combine all except pears in saucepan.
Boil till sugar is dissolved then add pears.
Cover and cook 8-10 minutes turning occasionally.
When pears are barely tender remove from syrup and put in individual serving bowls.
Boil remaining syrup rapidly uncovered until reduced to 1 cup.
Pour over pears.
Let cool before serving or serve chilled.
Ingredients
sugar, water, dry red wine, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, pears