ENGLISH MINCE MEAT FOR PIES
Fannie Farmer Boston Cooking School Cookbook (1896)
5 lbs raisins, seeded, finely chopped 5 lbs. suet, finely chopped 5 lbs. apples, finely chopped 4 lbs. citron, finely chopped 5 lbs. currants 5 lbs. brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs. blanched almonds, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon mace 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 1/2 cups brandy
Cook raisins, suet, apples, citron, currants, and sugar slowly for one and one-half hours; then add almonds, spices and brandy.
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