Mincemeat

Combine together:
1 lb (450 g) Bramley apples, cored and chopped small (no need to peel them)
2 oz (50 g) whole almonds, coarsely grated
4 level teaspoons mixed ground spice
½ level teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ level teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 tablespoons brandy
8 oz (225 g) shredded suet or butter
12 oz (350 g) raisins
8 oz (225 g) sultanas
8 oz (225 g) currants
8 oz (225 g) whole mixed candied peel, finely chopped

OR EQUIVALENT OF DRIED MIXED FRUIT
12 oz (350 g) soft dark brown sugar

grated zest and juice 2 oranges
grated zest and juice 2 lemons

Mix together and leave overnight. Warm gently until fat is melted and stir well to coat all the ingredients. Leave to cool and put into sterilised jars.