Espresso Pears

1. 1

   Stand the peeled and cored pears upright in a saucepan that will hold them snugly.

2. 2

   Add the coffee and enough water (about 2 cups) to cover the pears completely, then add the sugar.

3. 3

   Bring the coffee mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and boil gently until pears are tender, 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the pears from the liquid and arrange them in a serving bowl.

5. 5

   Boil the liquid until it is reduced to 1 cup; stir in the lemon rind and pour the mixture over the pears.

6. 6

   Cool.

7. 7

   Add the Kahlua to the cooled dish and serve with cookies.

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