Mincemeat

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Mincemeat

Ingredients:

2 large Golden Delicious, apples, peeled and grated
1 -12 ounce (1 1/2 cups) (340 grams) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup (85 grams) dried apples, chopped
3/4 cup (120 grams) dark raisins
3/4 cup (120 grams) golden raisins
3/4 cup (90 grams) dried currants
3/4 cup (105 grams) dried cranberries
2/3 cup (120 grams) mixed candied peel
1/3 cup (60 grams) candied lemon peel
1/2 cup (105 grams) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) dark rum
1/2 cup (120 ml) brandy or cognac
4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Mincemeat:
Place all the ingredients in a large Dutch oven, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mincemeat, stirring often, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid is almost evaporated.

Transfer the mincemeat to a large bowl and let it cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator, at least overnight, or up to a month.

Note: If storing longer than a week, stir in a little rum or brandy (about 1/4 cup (60 ml)) every week. Makes about 6 cups of Mincemeat.