Pear Pickle

Directions

1. 1
   Wash, peel and core pears.
2. 2
   Cut into quarters. Place at once in 1-quart water and 1 tablespoon vinegar added.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, 1 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 cup water.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Add spices tied in clean, thin white cloth.
6. 6
   Cover and boil 5 minutes. Remove spices.
7. 7
   Add pears and simmer 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Pack pears in hot pint jars.
9. 9
   Add syrup to within 1/2-inch from top of jar.
10. 10
    Adjust lids.
11. 11
    Process in boiling water bath 20 minutes. Makes 3 to 4 pints.