Classic Mincemeat - Canadian Living

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 6 golden delicious apples, peeled and grated (5 cups)
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups sultanas, seeded
• 2 cups currants
• 1 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup mixed candied peel
• 1/4 cup lemon rind, grated
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 cup apple cider or 3/4 cup apple juice
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup rum or 1/2 cup brandy

Recipe

• 1 in dutch oven, combine apples, raisins, lexia raisins, currants, brown sugar, suet, candied peel, lemon rind and juice, cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and salt, bring to boil.
• 2 reduce heat and simmer until thickened and syrupy, about 45 minutes. stir in rum; let cool. (make-ahead: refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.).