Cranberry mincemeat

30 - 2 oz sev

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsCranberries; fresh/frozen
1cupWater;
4largesApples; (2 lbs.) cored and coarsely chopped
1cupMolasses; dark or light
¼cupCider vinegar;
1teaspoonAllspice;
1teaspoonCinnamon;
¼teaspoonNutmeg;
cupPacked brown sugar;
¾cupMixed candied-fruit; finely chopped

Directions

In a six-quart pan bring water and cranberries to a boil over high heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cranberries pop open.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about one hour, stirring occasionally. The mixture should be as thick a jam. Cover and store in refrigerator for up to a month. Freeze for longer storage. Make 2-½ quarts or 30 2-oz servings. Can be used as an alternative to traditional mincemeat recipes, as a side dish or relish or relish or eaten as is.

By Marie Kanooth, Vancouver, Wash. Source: Friendly Exchange; Farmers Insurance Group Magazine, Winter 1994 Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master. Submitted By NANCY O'BRION On 11-01-94