SPICED PEARS

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A wonderful side paired with my Stuffed-Pork-Loin-Genoa-Style (recipe 344415). This can also be poured over ice cream or cake. This recipe can be halved quite successfully.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 lbs cooking pears, peeled, cored, quartered
2 cups vinegar
4 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • Immediately place peeled and quartered pears in cold water with lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.
  • In a 3-gallon stockpot, blend vinegar, sugar, water and spices.
  • Drain pears, add to pot and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook until pears are tender and can be pierced with a fork.
  • Cool then refrigerate overnight to give the flavors time to meld. Drain brine then serve.

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