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MINCEMEAT

(Recipe from canning booklet)

5 cups ground cooked beef (about 2 pounds)
1 quart ground suet (about 1 pound)
3 quarts chopped, pared, tart apples (12 medium)
1\3 cup finely chopped orange peel
1 1\2 cups chopped orange pulp (about 2 large)
1\4 cup lemon juice
3 (11 oz.) packages currants
3 pounds raisins (light and dark)
1 (8 oz.) package candied citron
2 pounds brown sugar (4 1\2 cups packed)
1 tablespoon each of salt, cinnamon, allspice
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon cloves
1\4 teaspoon ginger
1 quart sweet cider or grape juice

Mix together all ingredients in a large kettle, simmer for 1 hour. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Pack hot into quart jars leaving 1 inch head space. Process pints and quarts 20 minutes at 10 pounds pressure or 1 hour and 30 minutes in boiling water bath. Yields about 6 quarts.