Mincemeat

Ingredients

• 1 small navel orange
• 1 small lemon
• 8 cups finely diced unpeeled apples
• 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
• 1 1/2 cups seedless raisins
• 1 cup mixed diced candied fruits
• 1 cup orange juice
• 4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 1/4 cups brandy

Instructions

1. Quarter and seed orange and lemon. Grind in food grinder or food processor fitted with a steel blade.
2. In Dutch oven combine ground orange and lemon, apples, raisins, candied fruits and orange juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add sugar, spices and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add 1 cup of brandy. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick like jam about 1 hour.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Stir in remaining brandy.
7. Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 months.