Citrus Spiced Pears Recipe
Ingredients
2 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon
8 whole cloves
1 (29-ounce) can pear halves in their own juice, undrained
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Additional orange or lemon slices (optional)
10 (3-inch) strips lemon or orange rind (optional)
Directions
Place cinnamon and cloves on a cheesecloth square.
Bring edges of cheesecloth together at top, and tie securely.
Combine spice bog, pears, 1 orange, and 1 lemon in a medium-size non- aluminum saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, and cool.
Transfer to a serving dish; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
Discard spice bag, orange, and lemon.
Serve chilled on a bed of orange or lemon slices, if desired.
To garnish, tie strips of lemon or orange rind into knots, and arrange on pears, if desired.
Bring edges of cheesecloth together at top, and tie securely.
Combine spice bog, pears, 1 orange, and 1 lemon in a medium-size non- aluminum saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, and cool.
Transfer to a serving dish; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
Discard spice bag, orange, and lemon.
Serve chilled on a bed of orange or lemon slices, if desired.
To garnish, tie strips of lemon or orange rind into knots, and arrange on pears, if desired.