All-fruit Mincemeat

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb currants
• 1/2 lb raisins
• 1 lb granny smith apple, peeled and diced (about 2 large)
• 1 lb dark brown sugar
• 8 ounces candied peel, finely chopped
• 3 ounces chopped almonds
• 3 ounces chopped walnuts
• 2 lemons, juice and zest of, grated
• 1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon mace
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 4 tablespoons dark rum
• 3/4 cup cognac or 3/4 cup brandy

Recipe

• 1 mix all the ingredients together, stirring well.
• 2 spoon into clean, screwtop jars and cover.
• 3 allow to sit atleast 2 weeks before using, turning the jars every so often to redistribute juices.
• 4 the mincemeat keeps months like this.