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Stewed Pears and California Raisins

Pull off stems and peel six medium, sound sweet pears, cut in quarters, core, then place in a small enamelled pan with a piece cinnamon stick, six drops vanilla essence, an ounce granulated sugar, pour in water to just cover pears and let slowly boil for twenty-five minutes. Add two ounces seeded California raisins, shuffle pan and cook for ten minutes longer, remove cinnamon, pour fruit in a compotier, and serve either hot or cold.