Pear compote

Peel the pears and cut them in half or quarter them if they are too large.

Remove the seeds and the stems and place them in a bowl with water and the juice of the lemon.

Place the water in a pot with the sugar and the cinnamon (or vanilla) and boil.

When the sugar dissolves add as many pears as you can fit and let them boil until tender.

If you can't fit them all, remove the first batch when they get tender and place them in sterilized jars, then boil the rest.

Add those to the jars as well and then add the syrup.

Seal well and turn the jar over until it cools.