Spiced Pears

Directions

1. 1
   Cook pears in water until they begin to soften.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Tie in a cloth bag: cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
4. 4
   Simmer for 5 minutes spice bag, sugar and wine vinegar.
5. 5
   Add the partially tenderized pears and the liquid in which they were cooking.
6. 6
   Simmer with vinegar syrup 3 minutes.
7. 7
   Discard spice bag.
8. 8
   Pack fruit into sterile jars and cover with hot syrup.
9. 9
   Seal jars and process in boiling water bath 15 minutes for pints.