Pears Bordelaise

Directions

1. 1
   Put wine and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   When sugar has melted and syrup is well blended, add pears and poach them gently, spooning the liquid over them.
3. 3
   Turn pears to cook evenly.
4. 4
   When fruit is tender and well colored, remove to a bowl to cool.
5. 5
   Add jelly to syrup and cook and blend for several minutes.
6. 6
   Pour syrup over pears.
7. 7
   Let them stand and become thoroughly chilled in the liquid before serving.