Hot Curried Fruit

• 12 firm ripe pears
• About 3½ cups sugar (depending on the sweetness of the fruit)
• 3 small cinnamon

Peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.

Place them in a large nonaluminum pot with enough water to cover.

Add the sugar, spices, and lemon juice.

Cover the pears with a round of waxed paper cut to fit the interior of the pot.

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the pears can be easily pierced with a knife.

Meanwhile, slice away the skin