Honey-Marinated Pears (Marinovanniye Grushi S Myodom)

• 6 medium sized firm bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 cup honey
• 2 14 cups water
• 34 cup cider vinegar
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves

1. Place the pears in a large bowl, sprinkle them with the lemon juice, and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the honey and water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the honey is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the pear quarters to the pan in one layer and cook at a medium boil until the pears are just tender, about 5 minutes.
4. With a slotted spoon, transfer the pears to a bowl and reserve.
5. Add the vinegar and spices to the syrup and bring to a boil, stirring.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat and allow the marinade to cool to room temperature, then strain it.
8. Pour the pears into a sterilized 1 quart jar and pour half of the marinade into the jar.
9. Seal the jar and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days, by which time the pears should be ready to eat.
10. The pears will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

bartlett pears, lemon, honey, water, cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/honey-marinated-pears-marinovanniye-grushi-s-myodom-220823 (may not work)