• Place the pears in boiling water for 2 - 3 mins then remove from the water and place under the cold tap
• When the pears are suffiently cooled remove the peel
• Meanwhile put the sugar, wine, water and cinnamon stick in a pan over a medium heat when it starts to boil add the pears and simmer slowly until the pears become soft
• When the pears have softened remove them from the liquid and place them in a glass bowl
• Leave the liquid simmering a bit longer until it reduces then pour over the pears
• Can be served warm or cooled in the fridge