Instructions

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