Cinnamon Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 large pears, peeled and sliced
2 c. water
3 c. vinegar
2 pkg. red hots
1 c. powdered lime
1 gal. water
1 Tbsp. alum
5 c. sugar
8 sticks cinnamon

Preparation

Peel pears and slice in half rounds or spears.
Soak overnight in 1 gallon water and lime.
Next morning, drain, rinse and soak in clear water for 4 hours.