Categories: Beans, German 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      8 oz Runner beans                        1 oz Sugar 
      8 oz Sliced pealed pears                 2 oz Vinegar 
      4 oz Butter                                   Salt & pepper 
  
      Clean and trim runner beans and slice thinly.  Par boil in salted water 
  for 12 minutes.  Drain and toss in butter with pears.  Sason to taste and 
  add sugar and vinegar. Stir well.