Real Mincemeat

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. ground beef
  • 3 medium cooking apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. seedless raisins
  • 1/2 c. apple juice or cider
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. grape juice

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large pan over medium high heat, heat to boiling all ingredients except grape juice and pastry; stir occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    You may substitute apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice for all spices listed.
  3. 3
    If you think the mixture will be too thin, mix apple and grape juice to make 1/2 cup, if too thick, add 1/4 cup of the two juices mixed.
  4. 4
    Makes 1 pie.

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