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Mince Pie Filling

3 lbs. lean beef finely chopped 2 lbs. suet finely chopped 3 qts. apples finely chopped. 3 lbs. raisins seeded and chopped 2 lbs. currants 3 lbs. citron cut in small pieces ½ cup candied orange peel chopped ½ cup candied lemon peel chopped ½ cup lemon juice 1 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons salt 4 cups sugar 1 cup coffee 2 cups cider 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon allspice 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3 cups brandy 1 cup sherry 1 cup currant jelly Mix all ingredients except brandy and sherry, and cook two hours; add liquor; let stand in crock for a week before using.