Christmas Mincemeat

Use this for making English Mince Pies.

Ingredients

• 3 large red dessert apples, cored and chopped
• 8 ounces raisins
• 8 ounces currants
• 8 ounces sultanas
• 4 ounces fresh dates, stoned and chopped
• 2 ounces blanched almonds, chopped
• 1/4 pint brandy or sherry

Instructions

1. Mix apples, raisins, sultanas, currants and chop finely in a food processor. Pour into a large bowl.
2. Liquidize dates, nuts and brandy or sherry. Mix into apple mixture.
3. Pour into clean glass jars, cover, and leave for 3 weeks before using.
4. To make mince pies, use your favorite pastry recipe.

Yields 2 pounds.