All-Fruit Mincemeat

Name: All-Fruit Mincemeat
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

16 ingredients

4 steps

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

Directions

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.