Title: Spicy Pear Spread
Categories: Diabetic Preserve
Yield: 1 Cups

2	c	Pears, peel/core/crush
1	ts	Ascorbic acid color keeper
2	ts	Lemon juice
8		Cloves
1		Stick cinamon (4" long)
1	ts	Unflavored gelatin (1 pckge)
2	tb	Water
		Artificial sweetener

Combine pears, ascorbic acid color keeper, lemon juice, cloves and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle gelatin over water to soften, let stand 5 minutes. Stir into hot pear mixture until gelatin dissolves. Discard cloves and cinnamon stick. Stir in sweetener to taste. Ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims. Seal. Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Makes 1-3/4 cups Each serving = 1 tablespoon 1 Extra choice 3 g carbohydrate 50 kilojoules 12 calories

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