Pears Poached in White Wine

This was one of Mom's recipes, and given that she always gave credit where credit is due, I would say she made this one up. Here's a Hi-Ho original. 

This recipe serves 6

Ingredients
6 ripe pears, whole and peeled (or unpeeled) but with stems intact
1 and 1/2 pints dry white wine
1 and 1/2 pints water
1/2 pound sugar
Sprig of woodruff (optional

Process

1. Bring water, sugar, and wine to a boil. 
2. Add pears and woodruff and simmer for 3 to 7 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the fruit. 
3. Put fruit into an iced bowl immediately. 
4. Chill liquid separately and pour over fruit before serving.