HAS IT REALLY BEEN TWO MONTHS?

I can hardly believe it has been two whole months since my last blog entry. What a whirlwind of busy days this has been! I made it through our Thanksgiving Holiday with an abundance of blessings and now find myself entering into the Christmas season just the same.

Somehow I have managed to decorate my home with not one Christmas tree but 4 Christmas trees plus all the trimmings.

There have been days of Trick or Treating

Days of Bread baking until all I saw was Banana's when I slept:)

Many Many Days of Jewelry Shows....I am loving this by the way!

and even a day for My Little Angel's Birthday Party....This was the best!

This is just a little recap of what I have been up to lately.

I hope that each of you had a Blessed Thanksgiving just as we did.

I promise to take so long in blogging next time.

xoxo

Edible Gifts~ Tipsy Pears

With the Holidays around the corner, I have stared preparing for my Edible Gift Giving Extravaganza. It is one of my favorite times of the year because I share my homemade jellies, jams and fruits from the Summer with my friends and family.

Pears are now in season as well and it is the perfect time to make this wonderful recipe for "Tipsy Pears". You have to store them for at least 2 months before using, so making them now will be perfect timing for Christmas gifts. Who doesn't enjoy an Edible Gift?

I hope you enjoy the recipe!

Tipsy Pears

1 lb. small, firm ripe pears, about 8-10

1 1/4 cups red wine (good quality) If you wouldn't drink it, don't use it!

1 cup sugar

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 cup brandy

a preserving pan

a 3 cup preserving jar, sterilized

Makes about 3 cups

Carefully wash and dry the pears, making sure the stalks are still attached. Put the Burgundy and sugar in a preserving pan or large saucepan and stir over a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Add the prepared pears and cinnamon stick to the syrup and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the pears are just tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and, using a slotted spoon, pack the pears into the prepared jar.

Return the syrup to the stove and boil rapidly without stirring for 5 minutes. Strain the syrup and add enough brandy to make 2 1/2-3 cups of liquid, or enough to cover the pears completely.

Pour the syrup over the pears and top the jars with more brandy if necessary.

Seal, Label and Date.

Store in a dark, cool place for at least 2 months before using.