Christmas Fruit Mince

Category: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Ready in 1 hour

Ingredients

3/4 c Candied peel; chopped

1 ts Ground nutmeg

3/4 c Brandy

1 lb Cooking apples peeled

zest and juice of 2 Grated

2 1/2 c Brown sugar firmly packed

1 1/2 c Golden raisins

1 1/2 c Raisins

3 c Dried currants

1 ts Ground cinnamon

1 ts Ground allspice


Directions

Introduction: Serve this spicy fruit mixture in pies or miniature tarts for Christmas festivities. Prepare the mince well beforehand to ensure full flavor--and to make the pie-making go faster. Makes about 10 cups. Preparation time: 6 weeks. Cooking time: 30 minutes. Step 1: In a large bowl, place all the ingredients and mix well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and leave overnight. Step 2: Pack the mixture into sterilized jars and close tightly. Leave in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks. Step 3: Stir the mixture well before using. Posted to EAT-LF Digest by aml@skypoint.com on Nov 15, 1999,

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