
A historical preserve from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). One glass quart jar will hold enough to make two ordinary-sized pies. This allows for mince pies to be made year-round.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Preserve mince meat the same as fruit while hot
Put into glass jars and seal perfectly tight
Set in a cool, dark place
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Hot-packing mincemeat creates a vacuum seal as the contents cool and contract, preventing bacterial growth through oxygen exclusion. The high sugar content in traditional mincemeat acts as a natural preservative by binding water molecules, making them unavailable for microbial activity. The acidic fruits and alcohol (if present) further lower the pH, creating an inhospitable environment for spoilage organisms.
Once properly sealed and processed, canned mincemeat can be stored for up to 12 months in a cool, dark place (ideally 50-70°F). Each quart jar contains enough filling for two 9-inch pies. Once opened, transfer unused portion to the refrigeator and use within 2 weeks.
Store sealed jars in a cool (50-70°F), dark place such as a basement or pantry for up to 1 year. Avoid temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight which can compromise the seal and degrade quality. Check seals before using—lids should be concave and not flex when pressed. Discard any jars with bulging lids, broken seals, off-odors, or mold. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.
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Once properly sealed and processed, canned mincemeat can be stored for up to 12 months in a cool, dark place (ideally 50-70°F). Each quart jar contains enough filling for two 9-inch pies. Once opened, transfer unused portion to the refrigeator and use within 2 weeks.
Store sealed jars in a cool (50-70°F), dark place such as a basement or pantry for up to 1 year. Avoid temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight which can compromise the seal and degrade quality. Check seals before using—lids should be concave and not flex when pressed. Discard any jars with bulging lids, broken seals, off-odors, or mold. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 2 weeks.