The 'Sure to Rise' Cookery Book

Mince Meat

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Mince Meat.

  • 2 lbs. apples (pared and cored)
  • 2 lbs. raisins (stoned)
  • 2 lbs. currants
  • 2 lbs. suet (chopped fine)
  • ¾ lb. mixed candied peel (chopped)
  • ½ lb. sugar
  • ½ pint brandy (or 1 breakfast cup)
  • ¼ pint sherry (or ½ breakfastcup)
  • 1 small nutmeg (grated)
  • 1 dessertspoonful powdered cinnamon
  • 1 dessertspoonful salt
  • The juice of two small oranges
  • The juice of two small lemons
  • The peel of one each grated

Put apples and raisins through mincer, then mix with all other ingredients well together, put into jars, with piece of paper on top dipped in brandy, then cover.

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Title: The ‘Sure to Rise’ Cookery Book

Publication details: T. J. Edmonds, 1914, Christchurch

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