Spiced Pear Preserves

Cardamom and vanilla against soft autumn pears.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs ripe pears peeled and diced
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 vanilla bean split
• 4 pods cardamom
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Macerate the pears with sugar overnight.
2. Simmer with the spices until thickened, about 45 minutes.
3. Jar and process.