Pear Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   As you prepare the pears add them to the fruit fresh bath.
2. 2
   Tie pickling spice, cloves and ginger root in a spice bag.
3. 3
   Prepare liquid by combining the spice bags, sugar, water, vinegar and lemon slices in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil, cover and boil gently for 5 min.
5. 5
   Transfer pears to pickling liquid to create a single layer.
6. 6
   Cook 7 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove and place in a large bowl.
8. 8
   Repeat until all pears are cooked.
9. 9
   When all the pears are cooked pour the pickling liquid over them.
10. 10
    Cover and let stand 12-18 hours-in a cool place.
11. 11
    Pack pears in clean hot jars-remove spice bags and bring liquid to a boil.
12. 12
    Pour over pears leaving 1/2 inch head space.
13. 13
    Seal and process 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.