Recipe for Mincemeat from the Preserving section.
Mincemeat1 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 Quarter and seed orange and lemon. Grind in food grinder or food processor fitted with a steel blade. In Dutch oven combine ground orange and lemon, apples, raisins, candied fruits and orange juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar, spices and salt. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of brandy. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick like jam ? about 1 hour. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining brandy. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 months.
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