Gingered Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Peel pears and squirt with a dash of lemon juice (if desired will keep pears from turning brown) Slice and peel ginger to make 1/4 cup.
2. 2
   Put sugar, water and ginger in a pot and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Add 4 peeled pears and poach in simmering liquid until tender.
4. 4
   Reduce liquid to a syrup.
5. 5
   Serve reduced liquid over pears.