Spiced Pears

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Immediately place peeled and quartered pears in cold water with lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.
  2. 2
    In a 3-gallon stockpot, blend vinegar, sugar, water and spices.
  3. 3
    Drain pears, add to pot and bring to a rolling boil.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to simmer and cook until pears are tender and can be pierced with a fork.
  5. 5
    Cool then refrigerate overnight to give the flavors time to meld. Drain brine then serve.

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