Preparation:
Using the coarse blade of a food chopper, grind cut up seeded orange and
lemon (with rinds)and raisins, currants, cored but unpeeled apples and
candied fruit. Add cider, bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 15
minutes or until fairly dry. Add sugar, salt and spices and simmer 10-15
minutes longer, until thick. Stir in whiskey or brandy and rum or sherry to
taste. Can be used at once. If you want to can it, pack into sterilized
jars, adjust lids and process in hot water bath for 1 1/2 hours. Seal and
use as needed.
Okay, here are my "notes". I used the cuisinart; it's on the counter and the
food grinder is stashed somewhere, never to be seen again :) I used golden
and dark raisins, currants aren't easy to find and are usually hard as rocks
from sitting on the shelf for years. I don't think the candied fruit peels
are necessary, if you don't like or can't find them. Recipe says it makes
enough for 3 to 4 nine inch pies, but I made one rather full 10 inch pie and
had just about a cupful leftover. If you don't care to use any alchohol,
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