Mix all ingredients together and transfer to a ket-
tle
Simmer mixture for at least an hour, stirring
often
Remove from heat when the mincemeat is
thickened and the apples are tender
When a
spoonful of mincemeat is placed on a dish, liquid
should not separate from it.
Add fruit juice to the mincemeat if it becomes dry
before it is fully cooked
After the mincemeat is
cooked and cooled, you may add nuts, mar-
malade, jam, or brandied fruits
Try one to two
cups of one or more of them.
After the mincemeat is finished, two cups of liqueur
or wine can be poured over it to help preserve it
and enhance the flavor
Cover the mincemeat and
let it ripen in the refrigerator for three weeks.
