Old Time Mince M*Atless Recipe

• 1 can (303) of red tart pitted cherries
• 1/2 lb Brown sugar, (or possibly substitute)
• 1 lb Golden brown seedless raisins
• 1 lb Dark seedless raisins
• 1 box , (16-ounce) currants
• 8 ounce Candied citron finely minced
• 1 1/2 c. Minced orange pulp
• 1/3 c. Chopped fresh orange peel
• 1/4 c. Lemon juice
• 2 tsp Grated lemon rind
• 1 c. Tart jelly, ( i use marionberry or possibly tart apple)
• 1 c. Dark molasses
• 3 c. Sweet cider
• 2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Cloves
• 1 tsp Allspice
• 1 tsp Mace
• 1/2 tsp Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Grnd black pepper
• 3 quart Pealed minced tart apples, (about 4 lbs, I use granny smith)
• 2 Tbsp. Brandy extract, (or possibly a slosh of brandy)

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