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Patsy's Hot Pear Relish

Growing up in the north, we had good Bartletts every fall. I can't remember not having a pear tree in the yard. When I came south, I was appalled at the cannonballs that passed for pears. Cooking pears, that's what they are and they have to be heavily seasoned to be fit to eat. In fact, I don't know why people bother.

Patsy brought us a jar of this and then finagled the recipe from a friend. This is delicious with pork, turkey, or chicken. As far as we can see, this is the only thing to do with southern pears.





List of Ingredients



• 4 quarts pears, ground
  
• 6 onions, chopped
  
• 8 bell peppers, chopped
  
• 2 jalapenos or more, minced
  
• 1 can pimentos
  
• 4 cups sugar
  
• 4 tablespoons salt
  
• 8 tablespoons flour
  
• 2 tablespoons turmeric
  
• 1 1/2 quarts vinegar
  






Instructions



1. Combine ingredients. Cook until soft, about 25 minutes, stirring constantly. Ladle into clean, hot jars. Cover with hot lids. Boil in hot water bath 10 minutes.