3 lg Firm ripe pears
5 Whole cloves
3 Thick lemon slices
1/4 Teasp. cinnamon
1/4 c Granulated sugar
1/8 Teasp. salt
Day or so before: Pare, halve, and core pears; slice 1/2″ thick. Add lemon slices and combined remaining ingredients; simmer, covered, 15 to 25 min.; or until tender. Cool; refrigerate. Serve with poultry, or as dessert. Makes 4 servings.