Sherried Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core and halve the pears.
2. 2
   Toss them with the lemon juice.
3. 3
   Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan.
4. 4
   When the sugar has dissolved, add the pears, lower the heat and simmer until the pears are just tender, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain the pears, transfer them to a shallow serving dish and pour the sherry over them.
6. 6
   Turn them in the sherry once or twice.
7. 7
   Serve the pears while they are still warm.