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Mincemeat




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction










List of Ingredients



• 1 small navel orange
  
• 1 small lemon
  
• 8 cups finely diced unpeeled apples
  
• 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
  
• 1 1/2 cups seedless raisins
  
• 1 cup mixed diced candied fruits
  
• 1 cup orange juice
  
• 4 cups packed brown sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  
• 1 1/4 cups brandy
  






Instructions



1. Quarter and seed orange and lemon
   
2. Grind in blender or food processor
   
3. In Dutch oven combine ground orange and lemon, apples, raisins, candied fruits and orange juice and bring to boil
   
4. reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
   
5. Add sugar, spices and salt and Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
   
6. Add 1 cup of brandy and Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick like jam — about 1 hour
   
7. Remove from heat and Stir in remaining brandy
   
8. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 months