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Rich Mince Pie

2 pounds lean beef boiled tender (minced fine when cold) 4 pounds apples (chopped fine) 2 pounds suet 2 pounds layer raisins 2 pounds sultanas 2 pounds currants ½ pound citron peel (shredded) ¼ pound orange peel ¼ pound lemon peel ¼ pound walnuts ¼ pound almonds Put above over the fire with 3 pounds brown sugar made to a good syrup with a little water. While heating, add: 1 tablespoon cloves (ground) 1 tablespoon allspice (ground) 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon mace 1 nutmeg (grated) Juice and rind of 2 lemons Boil 15 minutes. Take from fire and, when cold, add 1 quart apple cider. Pack in a stone crock and pour over top 3/4 pint of brandy. When properly sealed will keep for months, and grow more mellow with age.