Pear Mincemeat with Apricots

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

INGRIDIENT

DIRECTION

Step: 1

In a large pot, combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and salt. Mix well.

Step: 2

Into the same pot, add the pears, orange, lemon, apple and apricot. Mash together.

Step: 3

Stir in the grape juice, vinegar, raisins, and currants. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Simmer, uncovered, until thick.

Step: 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 FACT

Per Serving: 102 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 26.6g; fat 0.1g; sodium 25.9mg.

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