Mixed Fruit Cocktail

Directions

1. 1

   3 lb Peaches 3 lb Pears 1 1/2 lb Seedless green grapes -(slightly underripe) 10 oz Jar of maraschino cherries 3 c Sugar 4 c Water Procedure:

2. 2

   Dip ripe but firm peaches, a few at a time, in boiling water for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes to loosen skins

3. 3

   Dip in cold water and slip off skins

4. 4

   Cut in half, remove pits, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and keep in solution with grapes

5. 5

   Peel, halve, and core pears

6. 6

   Cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and keep in solution with grapes and peaches

7. 7

   Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to boil

8. 8

   Drain mixed fruit