Mincemeat
2 lbs. suet
3 lbs. raisins
2 lbs. sultanas
2 lbs. currants
1 lb. mixed candied peel
2 lbs. moist sugar
1 dozen sour apples
4 lemons, grated peel and juice
2 tea-spoons mixed spice
2” ground ginger
¹⁄₄ lb. pounded sweet almonds
2 grated nutmegs
¹⁄₂ pint brandy
¹⁄₂ pint sherry
Mix the sugar, spices and very finely-chopped suet. Chop the fruit, and peel as fine as possible. Mix all well together, adding the brandy and wine last. It is best made several weeks before using.