4 to 6 pears depend on size (peel, core and cut in quarter)
1 stick cinnamon
1 star anise
1 litre of water
1-1/4 cups of sugar
2 slices of ginger
1. In a large saucepan, heat the water with all the dry ingredients.
2. Slide in the pears and cover with a round of parchment paper with a small hole cut in the centre.
3. Keep in a low boil and simmered until the pears are cook through (about 30 to 50 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and let the pears cool down in the liquid.
