Make Your Own Mincemeat (From An 18Th Century Recipe)

Make Your Own Mincemeat (From An 18Th Century Recipe)


1. Simmer beef in 2 c water, covered for about 10 minutes.

2. Put beef and broth in large kettle and add all other ingredients except liquors.

3. Let come to a hard boil.

4. Then turn down heat low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring to keep from sticking and to assure even distribution of spices and fat through the mixture.

5. Let cool.

6. Then add spirits.

7. Place in jars or a single gallon jar and store in a cool dark place for 3 weeks before using.

8. Frozen it will keep up to 6 months.

9. For Pie:

10. Fill pastry-lined pie pan with mincemeat.

11. Adjust top crust or lattice top, and bake in preheated hot oven (425) for 30 minutes.

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