6 firm pears, peeled, but stalk on
2 sprigs fresh thyme
250g/9oz caster sugar
1 cinnamon stick
cinnamon powder, to dust
2 cloves
75驳/2陆辞锄 cocoa powder
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2 star anise
75驳/2陆辞锄 sugar
1 vanilla pod, split
75驳/2陆辞锄 butter
75ml/2陆fl oz double cream
750ml/1 pint 7fl oz red wine