Mince Meat Pie

From a
1897
cook book
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4 Qts. of chopped Meat
5 Qts. chopped Apples
2 lbs. Raisins, (chopped fine)
2 lbs. Raisins, (left whole)
2 lbs. Black Currants
1/2 lb. Citron
1/2 lb. Candied Orange Peel, (finely cut)
4 Qt. Sugar
2 c. Molasses
1 pt. boiling Cider
1/2 pt. Wine, or Brandy
1 Tbsp. Salt
1/4 c. Cinnamon
1/4 c. ground Cloves
1/4 c. Nutmeg
3 Lemons, (grated peel and juice)
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Stir all together, and boil slowly one hour.
While hot, add 2 c. Butter.
If it seems too dry,
add more Boiled Cider.

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Seven pounds of meat makes
this quantity.
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