Mince Pies. No. 1

Ingredients

• 4 pounds lean boiled beef, chopped fine
• 8 pounds green tart apples, chopped
• 1 pound chopped suet
• 3 pounds seeded raisins
• 2 pounds currants, washed and dried
• ½ pound citron, cut fine
• 1 pound brown sugar
• 1 quart cooking molasses
• 2 quarts sweet cider
• 1 pint boiled cider
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon mace
• 1 tablespoon allspice
• 4 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 grated nutmegs
• 1 tablespoon cloves
• 1 pint good brandy
• 1 pint Madeira wine

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients except brandy and Madeira wine thoroughly.

2. Warm the mixture on the stove until heated through.

3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

4. Stir in the brandy and Madeira wine.

5. Transfer to a crock, cover tightly, and store in a cold place.