Pears in grenadine

• 6 firm dessert pears
• 6 oz (175 g) castor sugar

Peel the pears leaving them whole and with the stalks intact. Put the sugar, water, lemon rind and juice, stick cinnamon and grenadine into a pan large enough to hold the pears lying flat. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and add the pears. Lower the heat, cover with a pan lid, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until pears are tender but firm. Turn fr