Classic Mincemeat - Canadian Living

Mincemeat filling

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-10
• Yields: 2-4 pies

Ingredients

• 6  golden delicious apples, peeled and grated (5 cups)
• 2  cups raisins
• 2  cups sultanas, seeded
• 2  cups currants
• 1 3⁄4 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  cup  mixed candied peel
• 1⁄4 cup lemon rind, grated
• 3⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup apple cider or 3⁄4 cup  apple juice
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 2  teaspoons nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon allspice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup rum or 1⁄2 cup brandy

Directions

1. In Dutch oven, combine apples, raisins, lexia raisins, currants, brown sugar, suet, candied peel, lemon rind and juice, cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and salt, bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened and syrupy, about 45 minutes. Stir in rum; let cool. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.).