The Tabasco Brand Cookbook/Paul McIlhenny 2004

Hot Sweet Pears
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
10 cups


INGREDIENTS:
2 cups water 1-1/3 cups white vinegar 2 cups apple juice
1 cup sugar 1/3 cup slivered fresh ginger 1-1/2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt 15 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks, 2-inch lengths
1 lime, thinly sliced 12 pears, cored, each cut into 8 wedges (Bosc, Bartlett, or Anjou) 1 cup raisins



1 In a large pot combine the water, vinegar, juice, sugar, ginger, Tabasco sauce, and salt. Tie the cloves, cinnamon sticks, and lime slices in a cheesecloth bag and add it to the pot. Cover the pot, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pears and raisins. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the pears are translucent but still firm. Discard the cheesecloth bag. Let the pears cool slightly, then cover and chill. The flavors will blend better if the pears are refrigerated for several days before using. The pears will keep in closed containers for several weeks in the refrigerator. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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