Peppermint Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
8 small pears with stems attached
3 Tbsp. creme de menthe
few drops green food coloring
mint sprigs (to decorate)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
Peel pears, leaving stems attached.
Cut base of each pear so that pear sits level. Using a small, pointed knife, carefully scoop out seeds from base, so pear remains whole.