RECEIPTS 57 



To Steiu Pears. Pare, halve or quarter large pears, 

 according to their size ; throw them into water, as the 

 skin is taken off, before they are divided to prevent 

 them turning black. Pack them round a block tin 

 stewpan, and sprinkle as much sugar over as will make 

 them pretty sweet ; add lemon-peel, a clove or two, and 

 some allspice cracked ; just cover them with water, and 

 add a little red wine. Cover them close and stew three 

 or four hours ; when tender, take them out, and strain 

 the liquor over them. 



