6-8 Bosc pears, not too ripe
1 c. sugar
2 c. red wine (inexpensive)
Toasted hazel nuts (optional)
Mascarpoine (found in most cheese shops) (optional)

Set oven to 375 degrees. Slice off just enough of the bottom of the pears so they will stand in a 2 inch deep baking dish. Combine sugar and wine and pour over pears. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours occasionally basting pears with wine. Let cool. Sauce should be thickened, pour over each pear. Option - sprinkle with finely chopped hazelnuts and add a dollop of mascarpoine.