Vanilla Pears

(4 servings)

• 8 small pears, peeled
• 4 cups of water
• 1 1 / 2 cups of sugar
• 1 vanilla pod grated
• 1 slice ginger
• few Krokos Kozanis (saffron) threads
• 1 small piece of lemon peel

In a saucepan combine pears, water, sugar, vanilla pod, Krokos Kozanis, ginger and lemon peel.

Cook over low heat 30 minutes or until pears are tender, turning them 1-2 times.

Serve in bowls with the liquid of vanilla and Krokos Kozanis that was left in the pot.