Mustard Pears (for Ham)

Subject: Mustard Pears (for Ham) Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:44 pm

1 can (1 pound 13 oz) pear halves

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup prepared yellow salad mustard

2 tbsp vinegar

1 tsp horseradish

Pimiento pieces

Drain pears, reserving syrup

Put syrup and next 4 ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil

Pour over pears and let stand several hours or overnight

Lift out pears and chill

Garnish with pimiento and serve with baked ham or other meat

Makes 8 servings

Note syrup can be thickened and used as a glaze for onions, sweet potatoes, etc.