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an apple mincemeat pie from an 1800's mince recipe

Apple Mince-Meat

This 1877 recipe for Apple Mince-Meat comes from Common Sense in the Household, by Marion Harland. It's perfectly old-fashioned, flavorful mincemeat recipe that makes the most splendid holiday pies!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 48

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. apples pared and chopped.
  • ¾ lb. beef suet cleared of strings and powdered.
  • 1 lb currants.
  • ½ lb raisins seeded and chopped.
  • ½ lb sultana raisins.
  • ¼ lb citron cut into shreds.
  • 1 lemon juice and grated rind.
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  • 1 teaspoon cloves.
  • 1 teaspoon mace.
  • 1 tablespoon allspice.
  • 2 lbs. brown sugar.
  • .5 pint best brandy.
  • 4 oz wine.
  • 2 teaspoon salt.

Instructions

  • Pack down in a stone jar, with close cover and keep in a cool place.
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