Gently place pears in poaching liquid, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even color, until pears are cooked but still firm. (cookingchanneltv.com)
(Strain and reserve any remaining poaching liquid for another use.) (bonappetit.com)
COMBINE in saucepan, remaining 1 cup sugar and half of poaching liquid. (cabotcheese.coop)