Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1 piece star anise
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
Pinch of ground peperoncino or red pepper flakes
1/2 cinnamon stick
2 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch slices
8 slices sharp Vermont Cheddar cheese
8 slices cranberry-pecan bread
8 slices smoked ham
1/4 cup Spiced Walnuts, if cranberry-pecan bread isnt available (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
For the Spiced Walnuts (Makes 1 cup):1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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