After the vinegar has been squeezed out don't throw away the pear! You can make a lovely fruity vinegar soda.

Fruity Vinegar Soda

?The resulting fruit-infused vinegars are great strained and added to salad dressings and marinades, but we find they really shine splashed into sparkling water to make a tart soda. It may sound odd but think of it as akin to dressing ice water or club soda with a squeeze of lemon Add 2-3 teaspoons of vinegar to each glass of soda water.
?For a sweeter taste add a spoonful of vinegar and an organic or wild syrup

... the possibilities are endless
[recipe from wildfoodgirl.com]