Pears poached in gin with saffron, honey and rose

Ingredients

4	Pears, not too ripe (Main)
¼ cup	Gin
2 cups	Water
2 Tbsp	Honey
2 tsp	Saffron, use 2 tsp of saffron extract or 1/2 tsp saffron thread
4	Dried rose buds

Directions

1. Peel the pears, leaving the stalks on. Slice a little off the base of each so they sit flat.
2. Combine the other ingredients in a heavy based saucepan, bring to a simmer then add the pears.
3. Simmer for 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes while spooning the poaching liquid over the fruit.
4. Allow the fruit to cool in the liquid. Serve with cream or creme fraiche.