1/2 cup red grape juice

1/2 cup water

3 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

4 firm ripe pears

Bring grape juice, water, sugar, cinnamon, and allspice to a boil in saucepan and stir until sugar dissolves. Add pears and cook, covered, turning fruit often, just until barely tender. Remove with slotted spoon to dessert dishes. Reduce syrup and pour over pears. Let cool to room temperature and serve.