1. Peel and core the apples. Cook in the oven with little water, cinnamon, and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. The apples can also be cooked in a saucepan over low heat. Purée and add the butter; let cool and set aside.
2. Peel the pears. Cut lengthwise and core. Prepare the syrup: in a saucepan put the wine, 1/2 cup sugar and lemon rind; cook 5 minutes. Add the pears to the syrup and simmer 6 minutes.
3. Remove the pears from the syrup and let cool. In a serving dish put the reserved apple sauce and place the pears on top. Pour some of the syrup over the pears and the rest in a sauceboat with the walnuts.