Summer Fruits

Directions

1. 1
   Place the pear, plum, lemon, and fresh ginger in a bowl.
2. 2
   In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and rice wine vinegar.
3. 3
   Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Place the fruit mixture into a spring-top glass jar and add the sprig of mint to the fruit.
5. 5
   Slowly pour the hot pickling liquid over the fruit, filling the jar to the top.
6. 6
   Cool the pickles, then refrigerate for 2 days up to 1 week before serving.