Espresso Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Stand the peeled and cored pears upright in a saucepan that will hold them snugly.
2. 2
   Add the coffee and enough water (about 2 cups) to cover the pears completely, then add the sugar.
3. 3
   Bring the coffee mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and boil gently until pears are tender, 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove the pears from the liquid and arrange them in a serving bowl.
5. 5
   Boil the liquid until it is reduced to 1 cup; stir in the lemon rind and pour the mixture over the pears.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   Add the Kahlua to the cooled dish and serve with cookies.