Pear Paste and Cheddar Water Crackers

Directions

1. 1
   Core and chop pears, put into a saucepan with the lemon juice and half of the cores.
2. 2
   Barely cover with water; simmer until pears are soft.
3. 3
   Puree the pears in a food processor, and return pears to the clean saucepan.
4. 4
   Add sugar and cook until very thick, stirring regularly.
5. 5
   Pour the mixture into a lined deep baking tray and leave to firm at room temperature.
6. 6
   Cut into pieces and serve with cheddar cheese and water crackers.