Mincemeat Recipe

  British Pies

Ingredients:
l cup shredded suet
l cup wihte raisins
l cup raisins
3 medium sized green apples, peeled, cored and chopped
l/2 cup marmalade
3/4 cup chopped almonds
l cup brown sugar
l/2 cup mixed candied peel
l cup currants
l wineglass brandy
juice of l/2 a lemon
l/4 teasp grated nutmeg
l/2 teasp ground ginger

Directions:
Mix together the suet, raisins, apples, marmalade, almonds, sugar, candied peel and currants. Add the brandy, lemon juice and spices. Cover the mixture with a cloth and leave it in a cool place overnight.

Next day, mix the mincemeat thoroughly and pack and seal in glass jars.

Makes approx. 9 cups
This should be prepared at least 3 weeks before you plan to use it as it really improves with age and last almost indefinitely

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