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Memorable Mincemeat

Course : Pies
Serves: 8

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Ingredients:

3/4 Cup Suet minced (or butter/marg)

1 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

3/4 teaspoon Salt

4 medium apples, peeled, grated

1 Cup Candied citron

1 medium Lemon (rind and juice only)

1 medium Orange (rind and juice only)

2 Cup Seedless raisins

2 1/2 Cup Currants

1 3/4 Cup Brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoon Mace or cloves

Preparation / Directions:

Makes 8 cups (not 8 servings) Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Refrigerate or freeze in recipe size portions. (Dark or light raisins may be used in place of currants, and ground cloves substituted for mace. ER) Note: Processing mincemeat is recommended for long term storage 1-2 years. Spoon into pint sealers. Process 30 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Memorable Mincemeat

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