Christmas Pears

My grandmother used to can cinnamon pears, and what a treat it was for us to have throughout the winter. My daughters Tonia & Autumn and my sister Connie absolutely love these. Autumn describes it as, "It's Christmas in your mouth".

CHRISTMAS PEARS

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*4 medium sized pears, peeled, cored, & sliced

*3/4 cup water

*3 tablespoons cinnamon hots candy

*1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions:

~Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan.

~Bring to a boil.

~Cover, and reduce heat.

~Simmer for 20 minutes or until pears are tender.

~Remove from heat & let cool.

~Store, covered in the refrigerator overnight.

~Stir, serve cold.