Poached Pears

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 4 ripe but firm pears (Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett work well; see note)
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are both good options)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 1 -inch (2.5-cm) strips of lemon peel (avoid the white pith)
• 3 1 -inch (2.5-cm) strips of orange peel (avoid the white pith)
• 1 star anise pod (optional)