Bring all the ingredients for the mulled wine together and boil. Add the pears, cover with greaseproof paper and simmer until cooked. In a cast iron pan melt the butter, add the sugar and caramelise. Add the pears, cover with puff pastry and bake in the oven until the pastry is cooked. Allow to cool slightly, then turn out on to a plate. DISCLAIMER? Copyright 1996 - SelecTV Cable Limited. All rights reserved. Carlton Food Network http://www.cfn.co.uk/