Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: combine water and sugar in a pot on high heat. bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes or until a light syrup forms. add lemon juice and reduce heat to low. continue to cook until the syrup is barely simmering. preheat oven to 200°f. slice pears into 1/8 inch (3mm) slices lengthwise. use either a serrated knife or a mandoline. add pear slices to the sugar syrup and poach for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cslices are slightly translucent. remove slices with a slotted spoon and drain any syrup back into the pot. place pear slices on parchment paper lined baking sheet. place in the miffle of oven and dry for 2 hours or until they are firm but with a little flexibiilty and not quite dry to the touch. cool and store pear slices in an airtight tin.

Target recipe: combine all ingredients except pears in a large stainless steal or enameled coated pot. bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. peel pears thinly. slice in half lengthwise leaving stem on one half. remove core with a sharp paring knife. gently place pears in the pot of warm liquid. cover and poach for 30 minutes. if pears rise above liquid, gently stir them back down to evenly flavor. when tender, allow to cool in the liquid. place pears, with their liquid, cloves and cinnamon sticks in well washed jars. cover and refrigerate. allow to stand a few days before serving.