I was sad to see October go, and November will surely pass by in the blink of an eye, but today I took a few minutes to enjoy the moment. No list-checking (or making), no e-mail reading, and no worrying. Just a comfortable seat and a bit of broiled grapefruit. And, it just so happens that I had the forethought to snap some pictures of the treat that sated my hunger and celebrated all that is wonderful about today. Hopefully you will take a moment out in your day to slow down and enjoy everything before it passes us by.
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gluten free
Seckel Pears in Spiced Honey Syrup
I think Jacqui’s post about taking time for normal weekends really struck a chord. When you have a job (or jobs) that command all of your time, especially when you are partially or fully self employed, it’s really hard to make time for you. I plan on doing a bit of that this weekend as the chilly weather blows in. Perhaps I’ll have a cup of tea and enjoy these pears over a bit of oatmeal or yogurt while letting my mind and body have a rest.
Originally, these beautiful pears were destined to be roasted, or incorporated into a pie, but time was slipping away along with their ripeness. Since I already had my equipment out to make some applesauce, I decided to go ahead and can these beautiful pears in a spiced honey syrup. I can all the time for my shop and the market, so I figured it was about time to share a recipe that involves it. It’s really not hard, but it requires a few pieces of inexpensive equipment. And, the bonus with this recipe is that after you have eaten the pears, you will have a lovely spiced honey syrup that you can use to drizzle over anything and everything. I’m dreaming about drizzling it over pancakes, tea, and yogurt, but the possibilities are endless.