Pickled Pears

Try to leave them alone for 1 month!!

Soak pears in water& fruit fresh / lemon juice to keep from browning.

Tie pickling spice , ginger and cloves in a spice bag.

Prepare liquid-combine spice bag , sugar , water , vinegar and lemon slices in a large stainless or enamel pot.

Bring to a boil , cover and boil for 5 min.

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.

Repeat until all pears are poached.

Pour the liquid over poached pears , cover and let stand 18-24 hours in a cool spot.

Remove pears and discard spice bag and lemons.

Bring liquid to a boil.

Pack pears into clean , hot jars.

Pour boiling liquid to cover leaving 1 / 2 inch head space.

Remove bubbles and seal.

Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

pears, water, fruit fresh, pickling spices, whole cloves, gingerroot, white sugar, white vinegar, lemon