7 lb. pears and/or apples, washed & cored
1 orange
1 lemon
2 c. seedless raisins
1 c. pecans, chopped coarsely
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. clove
1 tbsp. allspice
2 c. vinegar

Wash fruit. Core apples and pears. Remove seeds from the orange and lemon. Grind pears, apples, orange, lemon and raisins.

In large pot, mix ground fruit, nuts, sugar, spices and vinegar. Cook until thick, keeping well stirred.

Spoon into about 9 pint jars and adjust lids. Process in hot water bath 10 minutes. Use as you would other mincemeat for making pies, breads, cookies or over ice cream. This recipe will be a bit tart in taste. You may add up to 3 cups more sugar according to your taste.