Poached Pears

I tried making poached peras the other night. They are very easy to make. All you do is poach (simmer) a hard, almost raw, pear in sugar syrup, flavored with vanilla, saffron, cinnamon, or cardamom (or any other flavor or spice of your choice). After pears become tender, take them out with the help of a slotted soon and serve them as is or along with some cake or ice-cream. I think, you can poach almost any hard fruits but I think when it comes to poaching, pears are very popular because they retain their shaper and firmness even after poaching (do not get mushy). You can garnish poached pears with dry fruits or small fruits such as cranberries, grapes, blue berries (fresh or dried).