Mincemeat
Contributed by: News Canada
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs. regular ground beef
- 3 3/4 cups demerara sugar
- 1 cup Fancy Molasses
- 5 lbs. apples, peeled and sliced
- 6 cups Muscatel raisins
- 3 cups currants
- 3 cups Sultana raisins
- 1 1/2 cups candied mixed fruit
- 1 1/2 cups candied orange peel
- 1 1/2 cups candied citron
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. mace
- 1 tbsp. ground cloves
- 3 1/2 cups apple cider
- 2 1/4 cups brandy
Directions:
Mix together all ingredients except brandy. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until apples are tender and dark brown. Stir frequently.
Mix in brandy. Pour into sterilized (1L) jars and seal with new lids. Place submersed, in a boiling water bath for 1 1/2 hours. Cool. Store in a cool dry place for up to six months.
When using, fill a 9" pastry lined pie pan. Cover the top with lattice crust.
Bake at 425 F for 30-40 minutes.
