Poached Peaches in Red Wine

• 10 ripe peaches
• 2½ cups sugar
• Juice of 1

Place the peaches in a large pot with 1½ cups of the sugar, the lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Add cold water to cover.

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

Set the pot over moderately high heat and bring the liquid to a simmer. Simmer until the peaches can be pierced easily with a sharp paring knife, about 10 to 15 minutes after th