Mincemeat

Ingredients:
3 lbs. regular ground beef
3 3/4 cups demerara sugar
1cup Fancy Molasses
5 lbs. apples, peeled and sliced
6 cups Muscatel raisins
3 cups currants
3 cups Sultana raisins
1 1/2 cups candied mixed fruit
1 1/2 cups candied orange peel
1 1/2 cups candied citron
2 cups chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups chopped almonds
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. mace
1 tbsp. ground cloves
3 1/2 cups apple cider
2 1/4 cups brandy

Directions:
Mix together all ingredients except brandy.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until apples are tender and dark brown.
Stir frequently. Mix in brandy.
Pour into sterilized (1L) jars and seal with new lids.
Place submersed, in a boiling water bath for 1 1/2 hours.
Cool.
Store in a cool dry place for up to six months.
When using, fill a 9" pastry lined pie pan.
Cover the top with lattice crust. Bake at 425°F for 30-40 minutes.