14 lb Pear
1 qt Cider vinegar
6 lb Sugar
1 t Cloves, whole
1 t Cinnamon, stick
Any good preserving pear may be used. Slice and remove core or pickle whole; the latter method is preferred when Sickel pears are used. Peel pears. Put spices in a small cheese cloth bag and add to the vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil. Add pears and cook until tender. The pears will look clear when tender. Remove them with a spoon and place them in sterilized jars. Boil the syrup until it becomes thick, the pour it over pears and seal. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book – Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.