PEAR MINCEMEAT WITH APRICOTS

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A delicious, not-so-common mincemeat. Excellent way to use all those extra pears!

Provided by Tracy Mulder

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
8 pounds pears - peeled, cored and chopped
1 large orange, quartered with peel
1 lemon, quartered and seeded
1 tart apple - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup grape juice
1 cup cider vinegar
3 cups raisins
2 ½ cups dried currants

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and salt. Mix well.
  • Into the same pot, add the pears, orange, lemon, apple and apricot. Mash together.
  • Stir in the grape juice, vinegar, raisins, and currants. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Simmer, uncovered, until thick.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 25.9 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

didar alif
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This mincemeat is simply delicious. The pears and apricots give it a unique and flavorful twist. I used it to make mince pies and they were a huge hit with my family and friends. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fatimo Carew
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I was looking for a new mincemeat recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the addition of pears and apricots. This mincemeat is a keeper!


Nbin Pun mogor
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This is the best mincemeat I've ever had. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the way the pears and apricots complement each other. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rohani Ilaj
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I've tried many mincemeat recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the combination of pears and apricots. This mincemeat is a must-try for any mincemeat lover.


Kayelani Ethelbah
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I love this mincemeat! It's the perfect filling for mince pies and tarts. The pears and apricots add a lovely sweetness and the spices give it a wonderful warmth. I highly recommend it.


Saidur Rahman
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This mincemeat is amazing! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I used it to make mince pies and they were the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Prince Jude
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I've been making this mincemeat for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the spices are just right. I love using it in mince pies and tarts.


Jackson Thomas
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This mincemeat is delicious! I used it to make mince pies and they were a huge hit with my family and friends. The pears and apricots give it a unique and flavorful twist.


Betsho
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I was a bit hesitant to try this mincemeat because I'm not a big fan of pears. But I'm so glad I did! The pears and apricots pair perfectly together and the spices add a lovely warmth. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bappy Khan
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This mincemeat is a bit more work to make than some others, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible. I used it to make mince pies and they were the best I've ever had.


Ainu Shah
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I've made this mincemeat several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect filling for mince pies, tarts, and even ice cream. I highly recommend it!


Cody Openshaw
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This is the best mincemeat recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of pears and apricots.


Heladio Samaniego
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I made this mincemeat for my Christmas mince pies and it was a big hit! The mincemeat was rich, flavorful, and had a lovely texture. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Zaineb Hadj O
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This pear mincemeat with apricots was a delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the pears and apricots complemented by the tartness of the cranberries and spices. I especially appreciated the addition of rum and brandy, wh