Mincemeat (1907)

4 pounds lean beef, cooked until tender, ground fine

2 pounds chopped or ground suet

6 pounds apples chopped fine

3 pounds seeded raisins

1 pound citron, ground

4 pounds brown sugar,

2 ground lemons, seeds discarded

1 pound currants

1/2 ounce powdered mace

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon cloves

1 teaspoon alspice

2 tablespoons salt

Sweet cider for moistening

1/3 cup brandy

Add all ingredients together (except brandy) and cook for one hour. If brandy is desired, add now. Ready for pies, or seal in hot sterilized jars.

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