New-Fashioned Apple And Pear Mincemeat Recipe

Name: New-Fashioned Apple And Pear Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped; 3 firm bosc pears, peeled, cored, and coarsely shredded; 2 cups pear juice or 2 cups apple juice; 4 ounces dried apples, chopped; 1 cup golden raisin; 1 cup dried currant; 3/4 cup dark raisin; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 3/4 cup chopped dried apricot; 3/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel; 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1/4 cup brandy; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground mace; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; salt (a pince); 1 large orange, cut in half; 1/4 cup brandy

Servings: persons

3 large apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
3 firm bosc pears, peeled, cored, and coarsely shredded
2 cups pear juice or 2 cups apple juice
4 ounces dried apples, chopped
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup dried currant
3/4 cup dark raisin
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
3/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cloves
salt (a pince)
1 large orange, cut in half
1/4 cup brandy

1
Add the first 21 ingredients to a slow cooker.
2
Put the orange halves in a food processor; pulse to chop the fruit and rind; add to the slow cooker.
3
Stir the mixture well to combine.
4
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 hours, bringing mixture to a full boil.
5
Remove lid and continue to cook on HIGH, stirring occasionally, until the fruits are soft and the mixture has thickened considerably (2-3 hours).
6
Transfer the hot mixture to 2 clean, sterilized 1-quart Mason jars; let cool completely.
7
Pour 2 tablespoons brandy into each jar; cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week, to meld flavors before serving.
8
Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
9
Use cold, directly out of the refrigerator.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped, 3 firm bosc pears, peeled, cored, and coarsely shredded, 2 cups pear juice or 2 cups apple juice, 4 ounces dried apples, chopped, and more.

Yes, New-Fashioned Apple And Pear Mincemeat falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New-Fashioned Apple And Pear Mincemeat

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Variations & substitutions

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