Traditional Mincemeat - The Kitchen Table

Ingredients

• 3/4 pint (450ml) of cider
• 1 lb (450g) soft dark brown sugar
• 1 lb (450g) cooking apples, cored & chopped (peel can be left on)
• 1 tsp ground mixed spice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 12 oz (350g) currants
• 12 oz (350g) raisins
• 8 oz (225g) sultanas
• 4 oz (110g) glacé cherries, finely chopped
• 4 oz (110g) candied peel
• 4 oz (110g) almonds, finely chopped
• 1 orange, juice and zest of
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 1/4 pint (150ml) brandy or 1/4 pint (150ml) rum