Ingredients:
Prickly Pears . . . . . . . . 2 Qt
(measure Before Cutting)
Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cup
Vinegar . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 Cup
Red Cinnamon Candies . . 3 Oz
Pickling Spice . . . . . . . . 1 Tsp
Whole Cloves . . . . . . . . ½ Tsp
(optional)
Preparation:
Remove Skins Of Prickly Pear Fruit.
(they`re More Easily Handled If You Burn Off The Spines First.) Cut In Halves Lengthwise And Remove Seeds.
Tie The Pickling Spice And Cloves In A Small Piece Of Cheesecloth.
Combine Bag And All Ingredients But Pears.
Cook Pears In The Syrup Until Transparent.
Remove Cc Bag.
Put Pickles And Syrup In Canning Jars With Two-piece Lids (you Know, The Flat Part With Rubber Around Edge And The Screw-on Outer Ring.) Process For 15 Minutes In Boiling Water To Cover.
If You Don`t Have A Canner, You Can Use Any Large Covered Kettle.
Be Sure To Place A Rack Or Folded Dish Towel Under The Jars Before Boiling.
You can serve with your family and friends.
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