Mincemeat Recipe #3947527459 - No Meat

• 2 cups peeled grated apples
• 1/2 cup dark raisin
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 1/2 cup dried apricot
• 1/2 cup prune
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 cup brandy, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. In small batches, pulse all the dried fruits in a food processor until very finely chopped.
2. Melt butter in a large pan.
3. Add all ingredients except 1/2 c of brandy and nuts.
4. Simmer over very low heat for one hour, stirring frequently, or until the liquid is reduced and the ingredients are stiff and difficult to stir.
5. Stir in nuts and remaining brandy. Refrigerate, covered, 2-3 months. Replenish brandy as it evaporates.

apples, dark raisin, golden raisin, apricot, prune, cranberries, dried cherries, orange zest, lemon zest, butter, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider, brandy, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mincemeat-recipe-3947527459-no-meat-466249 (may not work)