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PEARS, SPICED PEARS

Yields: 5 servings

Ingredients
• 5 whole fresh Bartlett pears
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 16 whole cloves
• Fresh ginger root -- cut into 4 small slices
• 3 sticks cinnamon


Directions
Peel, quarter, and core pears to measure about 5 cups.

Combine remaining ingredients in a large kettle.

Bring to a boil and simmer juices for 5 minutes.

Then add pears and return to a boil.

Simmer 15-20 minutes longer.

Serve warm or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Keeps well for several days.


by Jennifer A. Wickes © 2005
Food Writer, Recipe Developer, Cookbook Reviews
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