On 18 Nov 2005 03:20:23 +0100, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>>> On 17 Nov 2005 12:45:34 -0800, "Nancy1" > wrote:
>>>
>>> What's in mincemeat?
>
>Not oversiimplistic answer, this is the ingredient list from the recipe I
>use:
>
>1 Pound Granny Smith Apples, cored and diced small
>8 Ounces Shredded Suet
>8 Ounces Seedless Raisins
>8 Ounces Sultanas (golden raisins)
>12 Ounces Dried Currants
>8 Ounces Mixed Candied Peel, finely chopped
>12 Ounces Dark Brown Sugar
>1/2 Cup Black Mission Figs, diced small
>2 Oranges, grated zest & juice
>2 Lemons, grated zest & juice
>1/4 Cup Cider Vinegar
>7 Teaspoons Mixed Spice (see Notes)
>1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
>1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
>1/2 Cup Brandy (or mixture of brandy & rum)

That actually looks good! What is the thing with suet? I still
associate it with feeding birds in the winter. What IS suet? I
suppose there are no acceptable substsitutions?

Carol
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