Poires Belle-Hélène

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small pot, bring the water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Peel the pears, making sure to keep the stems intact. Using a melon baller, remove the core of each pear through the base of the pear, keeping the fruit whole.

3. 3

   Place the pears upright in the simmering syrup and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, depending on the firmness of the pears, until they are tender. Remove from the heat and let cool in the syrup. Serve the pears warm or carefully transfer to a bowl, along with the syrup, and cover and refrigerate.