Grandma'S Mincemeat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean boiled beef, chopped
1/2 lb. beef kidney suet, chopped
3 3/4 raw apples, pared and chopped
1/2 lb. currants
1 lb. raisins
1 Tbsp. salt
grated rind of 2 lemons
5 c. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
5 c. cider

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in large heavy pan.
Simmer very gently for 2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Sufficient for 5 (9-inch) pies.