Wash, peel and core pears. Place at once in 1 qt. water with 1 tblsp. vinegar added.
Combine sugar, 1¼ c. vinegar and 1 c. water; bring to a boil. Add spices tied in cheesecloth. Cover; boil 5 minutes. Remove spices. Put pears in hot pint jars. Add syrup to within ½" from top of jar. Make certain pears are covered with syrup. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water