Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      large         firm ripe pears
   5                    whole         cloves
   3      thick         lemon slices
     1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/4  cup           granulated sugar
     1/8  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Day or so before: Pare, halve, and core pears; slice 1/2" thick. Add lemon slices and combined remaining ingredients; simmer, covered, 15 to 25 min.; or until tender. Cool; refrigerate. Serve with poultry, or as dessert. Makes 4 servings.