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Honey and Spice Pears

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Sue Bee® Honey
  • 5 lbs pears
  • 4 cups cranberry juice
  • 1 cup wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped candied ginger
  • 8 inches cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

Directions

  • Wash, peel, core and halve pears.
  • In 4-6 qt. kettle combine remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
  • Add pears. Cook, turning often, until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pack hot pears into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head-space.
  • Cover with hot syrup, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes for pints.
Categories: Recipes Salads
Sue Bee Pro Recipe Tip: For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey.
Sue Bee® Pro Recipe Tip: For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey.

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