In message , Sally
Holmes writes
David wrote:
I know it won't help but I have exactly the same problem, incredible
crop of pears this year, all a nice size and most dropping of the
tree still hard. The high winds this week must have removed a hundred
from the tree. We've lifted them and currently they are lying on the
kitchen table while we figure out the next move......

Pickled pears are delicious with ham. I use the recipe in Delia's Christmas
book, but there are plenty around.

I have the same problem as David and appreciate your suggestion. Having
used Delia's Christmas book for years, I have never noticed pickled
pears. Am off to have a go. We have so many hard windfalls that it is
rather disheartening to think they are of no use.
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June Hughes