Recipe for Pear Mincemeat from the Preserving section.
Pear Mincemeat7 pounds cooking pears
1 pound raisins
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vinegar
2 lemons, grated (juice and rind)
3 pounds granulated sugar Grind together the pears and raisins. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook until thick and seal in jars while hot. Allow to age for several weeks. Yields at least 8 pints. Pear Mincemeat Pie
Add 1/2 cup broken nuts, 1 tablespoon rum or rum flavoring and 1 apple, peeled and finely diced, to 3 cups Pear Mincemeat. Pour into unbaked 9-inch pie shell, cover with a lattice of pastry and bake.
We hope you enjoy your freshly made Pear Mincemeat. This recipe came from Preserving's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.
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