Traditional British Mincemeat for Christmas Mince Pies! Recipe

Name: Traditional British Mincemeat for Christmas Mince Pies! Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded beef suet (or grated butter) or 2 cups shredded vegetable suet (or grated butter); 2 cups light brown sugar; 4 cups raisins; 4 medium cooking apples; 2 cups currants; 2 tablespoons candied lemon peel; 2 tablespoons candied orange peel; 1 tablespoon citrus mixed candied peel; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons mace; 3 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoon almond essence; 3 tablespoons blanched almonds; 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons apple juice; 1 lemon, juice and rind of; 2 -4 tablespoons sherry wine

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A subtle blend of sweet and savoury with just a hint of alcohol which echoes the ancient practice of adding spice and fruit to meat dishes. I also hav

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded beef suet (or grated butter) or 2 cups shredded vegetable suet (or grated butter)
2 cups light brown sugar
4 cups raisins
4 medium cooking apples
2 cups currants
2 tablespoons candied lemon peel
2 tablespoons candied orange peel
1 tablespoon citrus mixed candied peel
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons mace
3 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon almond essence
3 tablespoons blanched almonds
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons apple juice
1 lemon, juice and rind of
2 -4 tablespoons sherry wine