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Mincemeat Yield: 5 9" pies
1/2 lb lean boiled beef, chopped 1/2 lb beef kidney suet, chopped 3 3/4 lb apples, peeled, cored & chopped 1/2 lb currants 1 lb raisins, chopped 1 tb salt 3 oz candied orange rind, chopped 3 oz Candied lemon rind, chopped 3 oz candied citron, chopped 2 lemon rinds, grated 5 c brown sugar 3 tb cinnamon 2 tb nutmeg 1 ts ginger 1/2 ts ground cloves 5 c cider
Combine all the ingredients in the order given, in a large heavy pan, and simmer very gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The placing of an asbestos pad under the kettle will prevent scorching. When cold turn into jars, cover tightly, and keep in a dry, cool place. This will keep up to six months.
Note: Brandy may be added before baking the pie.
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