Spiced Pears

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and core pears and cut in half.

2. 2

   Immediately place in cold water to which a little lemon juice has been added to prevent turning dark.

3. 3

   Combine all other ingredients and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Boil 5 minutes, then add drained pears.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer until pears are tender and can be pierced with a straw.

6. 6

   Place pears in jars.

7. 7

   Continue boiling syrup 10 minutes and pour over pears, including some spices in each jar.

8. 8

   Yields about 6 pints.

9. 9

   Red or green food coloring may be added to jars if pears are to be used for Christmas.