Title: Mincemeat
Categories: Gift Fruit Canning
Yield: 1 Batch

2		Sharp apples
8	oz	Currants
8	oz	Sultanas or raisins
4	oz	Mixed peel
4	oz	Dried apricots
4	oz	Blanched almonds; chopped or flaked
6	oz	Light brown sugar
4	oz	Butter; melted
2	ts	EACH ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg
1	ts	EACH allspice and ginger
		Rind and juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange
5		-fluid ounces brandy or rum
4		-fluid ounces sherry

Peel and core the apples and cut them into chunks. Put the apples, fruit and almonds (if not already flaked) through a food processor or chop coarsely. Then place in a mixing bowl and add the sugar, melted butter, spices, the rind and juice of the lemon and orange, and the spirits. Stir well to blend. Leave covered in the bowl or in a stoneware crock for a few days. Stir each day and add more spirit if the mixture seems dry. Then spoon into clean, dry jars leaving a space at the top. Seal and keep for 2 weeks before using or giving away.

from Edible Gifts by Claire Clifton and Martina Nicolls typed by Tiffany Hall-Graham

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