Pear and Nut Preserves

• ½ pk. Seckel pears
• ½ lb. pecans
• ½ lb.

Pare, quarter and remove core of pears. For each pound of fruit allow 1 pound of sugar, 1 cup water; add water to sugar, let boil well, add the pears and boil 1 hour slowly or until clear, then add the n