Title: Triple pear puree
 Categories: Ham
      Yield: 14 Servings
 
 
        6 lb Anjou pears (each cut in
      1/8    ths) -- peeled, cored
      1/2 c  water
      2/3 c  pear vinegar
      2/3 c  sugar
      2/3 c  poire William or pear
  :          brandy
  
  Simmer pears and water in heavy large saucepan until pears are very
  soft, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Puree mixture in
  blender in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan. Mix in vinegar
  and sugar. Simmer until reduced by 1/3 and thickened to consistency
  of applesauce, stirring frequently, about 40 minutes. Mix in poire
  William. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead and refrigerated.) Serve
  Triple Pear Puree at room temperature.