Baked Pears

 Baked Pears

12 pears

Rind of 1 lemon

6 cloves

10 whole Allspice (Aka Jamaican pepper - ADF)

To every pint of water required, allow 1/2 lb of sugar

Pare (peel) core and halve pears but leave on stalks (where possible! ADF)

Mix other ingredients with water and place pears into baking dish(es)

and cover with the water mixture.

Bake on a low heat for 5 to 6 hours

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