CHERRY PEAR MINCEMEAT

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Subscriber Brenda Wood, Egbert, Ontario, says that her favorite cherry recipe (below) can be prepared during cherry season, then frozen for later use in pies, tarts and cookies. She even serves it as ice cream topping!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h

Yield about 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups pitted tart red cherries
6 cups ripe pears, coarsely chopped
2 pounds raisins
1 medium lemon, juiced
1 medium orange, juiced
Grated peel of lemon
Grated peel of orange
5 cups sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thickened, about 2-1/2 hours. Stir frequently while simmering. Chill.

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