All-Fruit Mincemeat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb currants
1/2 lb raisins
1 lb granny smith apple, peeled and diced (about 2 large)
1 lb dark brown sugar
8 ounces candied peel, finely chopped
3 ounces chopped almonds
3 ounces chopped walnuts
2 lemons, juice and zest of, grated
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon mace
1/8 teaspoon ginger
4 tablespoons dark rum
3/4 cup cognac or 3/4 cup brandy

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients together, stirring well.
Spoon into clean, screwtop jars and cover.
Allow to sit atleast 2 weeks before using, turning the jars every so often to redistribute juices.
The mincemeat keeps months like this.