1. Place apples in large pot with water, simmer until soft. 2. In a large bowl, add all the chopped & pitted fruit. 3. Press soft apples with a potato masher, then spoon into a square of cheesecloth (clipped to a footed colander), suspended over the bowl of fruit. 4. Let apples drip over fruit WITHOUT squeezing or forcing--overnight. 5. Next morning: add remaining ingredients EXCEPT for nuts to a large sauce-pot, adding soaked fruit. 6. Stir, then simmer gently until sugar dissolves; bring to a boil; boiling for five minutes. 7. Skim survace, add nuts, boil another five minutes until 200*F (sea level). 8. Remove pan from heat; spoon jam into hot jars, add two-part lids; process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes (sea level). 9. Label and store in cool, dark cupboard. 10. GIFT GIVING: Use pretty jars and add a decorative label -- include in a basket with other home-made kitchen gifts. "How nice of you!". 11. USES: As described above OR as a replacement for traditional (with suet) mincemeat. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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