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No Meat Mincemeat Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 pounds apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
4 pounds pears, cored, peeled, and chopped
2 pounds raisins
2 c brown sugar
2 c light molasses or sorghum
Juice and grated rind of 2 oranges
Juice and grated rind of 2 lemons
4 t cinnamon
1 t nutmeg
1 t allspice
1 t ginger
2 t cloves
Directions:
Directions:
Combine in a large saucepan and stir frequently for an hour. Prepare 8 pint jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions. Carefully fill each jar, leaving ¼ inch space. Shake to to remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims clean. Place lids on and screw down evenly and firmly. Process in a boiling water bath for 25 minutes. Cool and store. For each pie, empty 2 pints mincemeat into a 9 inch unbaked pie shell. Top with another 9 inch crust. Bake at 425º for about 35 minutes until crust is lightly browned and filling is bubbly.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Dad always liked mincemeat, so I found this recipe. When he became a diabetic, I used artificial brown sugar sweetener. It wasn't as good, but dad could less guiltfully eat it.

 

 

 

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