Spiced Pears

Description
Keep the pears cooking to make it tangier with real spices. Serve up a fruity treat with other desserts and fruits so it also keeps a red-hot, juicy aroma with the fruits and sugar content.

Ingredients

 * 2 Bosc pears
 * 1 cinnamon stick
 * 12 cloves
 * 4 stars of star anise
 * 1 cup brown sugar

Directions

 * 1) Tie the spices in a muslin bag and put all ingredients into water, covering the pears.
 * 2) Boil until the liquid is reduced and beginning to thicken.
 * 3) Remove the muslin bag; then chill and serve with custard and clotted cream.