Ingredients:

1 quart cider vinegar
3 Cups sugar
1/2 pound seedless raisins
6 pounds very tart apples
1/4 pound gfarlic, peeled & chopped
1/2 pound ginger, peeled and chopped
6 each red and green chili peppers
2 Tblsp pickling salt
6 pound hard green pears
sugar to taste
cayenne pepper to taste

Apples are to be peeled, quartered and cored. Chili peppers are to be seeded and chopped. Pears should be peeled, cored and cut into strips.

In a very large kettle, mix the vinegar, sugar, raisins, apples, garlic, cloves, ginger, peppers and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the apples are mushy and transparent. If necessary, add a little more vinegar. Taste and add sugar and cayenne as desired. Then add the pears and simmer until the pears are transparent but not overcooked. Spoon into hot sterile jars and seal. Makes 8-10 pints.