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Pear Mincemeat with Apricots

2 Reviews

“A delicious, not-so-common mincemeat. Excellent way to use all those extra pears!” - by Tracy Mulder

Ingredients

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Adjust Servings

Original recipe yields 6 pints

Directions

  1. In a large pot, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and salt. Mix well.
  2. Into the same pot, add the pears, orange, lemon, apple and apricot. Mash together.
  3. Stir in the grape juice, vinegar, raisins, and currants. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Simmer, uncovered, until thick.
  4. Spoon into hot sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch of jar top. Seal. Check seal the top of the lid lid should not move when pressed. If seal isn't good refrigerate and use within 1 week. If stored in well sealed containers in refrigerator, it keeps at least one year!

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (96 total)

  • Calories
  • 102 cal
  • 5%
  • Fat
  • 0.1 g
  • < 1%
  • Carbs
  • 26.6 g
  • 9%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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WATERQ
10

WATERQ

"Put this over cream cheese, to be spread over crackers, and it is absolutely WONDERFUL! Everyone that I have served it to has asked for the recipe. It takes awhile to make, but isn't hard. Its grea..." See moret to have on hand for unexpected guest."

KTHYMOMKAT
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KTHYMOMKAT

"This is a fantastic recipe! We have a pear tree and this is a tasty way to use them up. I add dried cherries to the fruit mix and 1 cup of brandy just prior to processing...." See more"

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