Baked Pears Delicious
["4 pears, peeled, cored and halved lengthwise", "1 c. Burgundy or other dry red wine", "1 c. sugar", "3 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon", "6 whole cloves", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 lemon, thinly sliced", "sweetened whipped cream (optional)"]
["Arrange pear halves, cut side down, in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.", "Set aside."]
["red wine", "sugar", "cinnamon", "cloves", "salt", "lemon", "whipped cream"]