Homemade Mincemeat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb cooking apple, peeled cored and finely chopped
8 ounces shredded suet
12 ounces raisins
8 ounces sultanas
8 ounces currants
8 ounces mixed peel, finely chopped
12 ounces soft dark brown sugar
2 oranges, juice and zest of
2 lemons, juice and zest of
2 ounces almonds, cut into slivers
4 teaspoons mixed spice or 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
6 tablespoons brandy

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients, except the brandy, in a large ovenproof glass or ceramic bowl.
Cover with a cloth and leave for 12 hours.
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
Place the bowl in the oven and leave it there for 3 hours.
Remove and let the mincemeat cool.
Now stir in the brandy and spoon into clean jars.
Cover with waxed discs, seal and label.