Mincemeat

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/home-made-christmas-mincemeat.html

Ingredients:

• • 8oz granny smith apples, peeled, cored.

  • Rind and juice of 2 lemons.

  • 4oz raisins

  • 4oz golden raisins

  • 4oz currants

  • 4oz dried apricots

  • 4oz dried cranberries

  • 4oz mixed candied peel

  • 6oz dark brown sugar

  • 4oz brandy

  • 2oz butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method:

• 1. Chop all the fruit and peel to 1/4 inch dice. 

  2. Place everything into a large dutch oven, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously. 

  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mincemeat, stirring often, until the liquid is almost evaporated.

  4. Allow to cool, cover, and place in the refrigerator, at least overnight, or up to a month.