Cherry Pear Mincemeat

By á-47

Ingredients

• 6 cups tart red cherries
• 6 cups ripe pears, cored and coarsely chopped
• 2 lb. raisins
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 orange, juiced
• grated peel of lemon
• grated peel of orange
• 5 cups sugar
• 3/4 cups vinegar
• 3/4 cups apple juice
• 2 tea. cinnamon
• 2 tea. nutmeg
• 2 tea. allspice
• 2 tea. ginger
• 1 tea. cloves

Preparation

Step 1

In a large kettle, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture thickens, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir frequently while simmering.

Chill

Makes about 3 quarts