I have no trouble finding them at my local grocery store. I make spiced pears. Drain liquid from canned pear halves into saucepan, add red hots, (to taste) simmer til red hots melt. Put pear halves into glass bowl, pour liquid with melted red hots over them, stir gently and cover. Place in refrigerator overnight, the pears absorb the spice and color. Drain and serve the pink spicy pears with ham, turkey, whatever.