Pickled Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Soak pears in water& fruit fresh/lemon juice to keep from browning.
2. 2
   Tie pickling spice, ginger and cloves in a spice bag.
3. 3
   Prepare liquid-combine spice bag, sugar, water, vinegar and lemon slices in a large stainless or enamel pot.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil, cover and boil for 5 min.
5. 5
   Add enough pears to create a single layer in liquid and poach for 7 min-drain with slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.
6. 6
   Repeat until all pears are poached.
7. 7
   Pour the liquid over poached pears, cover and let stand 18-24 hours in a cool spot.
8. 8
   Remove pears and discard spice bag and lemons.
9. 9
   Bring liquid to a boil.
10. 10
    Pack pears into clean, hot jars.
11. 11
    Pour boiling liquid to cover leaving 1/2 inch head space.
12. 12
    Remove bubbles and seal.
13. 13
    Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.