Mince Pie

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boiled tongue, chopped fine
• 1 pound suet, chopped fine
• 3 pounds brown sugar
• 4 pounds tart apples, chopped fine
• 1 pound currant jelly or cherry jam
• 2 pounds raisins, chopped coarsely
• 1 pound Sultana raisins, whole
• ½ pound candied orange peel, shredded fine
• ½ pound candied lemon peel, shredded fine
• 1¼ pounds citron, cut fine
• grated peel and juice of 2 lemons
• 2 nutmegs, grated
• 1 teaspoon powdered clove
• 1 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon extract of rose
• 1 pint sherry
• ½ pint brandy
• ½ pint cider

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

2. Mix well until fully combined.

3. If the mixture is too thin, add syrup of sweetmeats or more sherry or cider.

4. Do not cook the mixture before making pies.

5. Store in a stone jar in a cool, dry place, covered with white paper and a cloth.