Pear and Sour Cherry Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Pear and Sour Cherry Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds firm-ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 5); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dried sour cherries (about 3 ounces); 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine; 2 tablespoons brandy

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds firm-ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 5)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup dried sour cherries (about 3 ounces)
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped fine
2 tablespoons brandy

1
Peel, quarter, and core pears.
2
Chop pears coarse and in a bowl toss with lemon juice.
3
In a dry 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan cook 1/3 cup sugar over moderate heat, stirring with a fork, until melted and cook, without stirring, swirling pan, until a golden caramel.
4
Remove pan from heat and carefully add water down side of pan (caramel will steam and harden).
5
Return pan to heat and simmer mixture, stirring, until caramel is dissolved.
6
Add pears, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, cherries, raisins, spices, and salt and simmer, stirring occasionally at beginning of cooking and frequently toward end to prevent sticking, until thickened, about 50 minutes.
7
Stir in walnuts and brandy and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
8
Cool mincemeat.
9
Mincemeat may be used immediately but will improve in flavor if kept, covered and chilled, at least 1 day and up to 1 week.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds firm-ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 5), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Pear and Sour Cherry 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.

Pear and Sour Cherry Mincemeat

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