Pear Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Pear Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon table salt; 8 lbs pears, peeled and cored; 1 orange, with peel quartered and seeded; 1 lemon, with peel quartered and seeded; 1 tart apple, peeled and cored; 1 cup grape juice (purple); 1 cup cider vinegar; 3 cups raisins; 3 1/2 cups currants

Servings: persons

6 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon table salt
8 lbs pears, peeled and cored
1 orange, with peel quartered and seeded
1 lemon, with peel quartered and seeded
1 tart apple, peeled and cored
1 cup grape juice (purple)
1 cup cider vinegar
3 cups raisins
3 1/2 cups currants

1
Measure first 5 ingredients into large pot. Stir.
2
Grind next 4 ingredients into same pot. Stir well.
3
Add remaining ingredients.
4
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Simmer; uncovered, until thick.
5
Spoon into hot sterilized pint jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boilnig water bath for 20 minutes.
6
This also freezes well. If stored in containers in refrigerator, it keeps at least 1 year.
7
Pear Mincemeat Pie:.
8
To make a 9 inch pie from recipe, use 2 cups mincemeat, 3/4 cups apple sauce and 1 1/2 tsbp minute tapioca. Bake on bottom shelf of 400 degree oven for about 30-35 minutes, until browned.

1244

kcal

Calories

320

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups white sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pear Mincemeat

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