6 med. pears with stems
6 whole cloves
1 1/2 c. dry red wine
3/4 c. sugar

Pierce blossom end of each unpeeled pear with a clove. Put pears in a deep casserole (standing on end). Combine wine, sugar with 3/4 cup water and pour over pears. Cover and bake in hot oven, 400 degrees, 30 minutes, basting occasionally. Uncover. Bake 15 minutes or until pears are tender. Serve hot or cold with sauce. 6 servings.