6    Small pears,cored/halved
2 c  Dry red wine
1    Cinnamon stick,2"
1    Juice of lemon
1 1/3 c  Sugar

Dip pears into lemon juice. Heat wine, sugar and cinnamon stick in
10-inch skillet, stirring constantly, until sugar is is dissolved and
mixture boils; reduce heat and add pears. Simmer uncovered until
pears are soft but not mushy when pierced with sharp knife, about 15
minutes.
Cool pears in syrup until lukewarm; discard cinnamon stick. Remove
pears to dessert dishes with slotted spoon. Spoon syrup over pears.
Serve warm or refrigerate until cool.