Grandma Rothermel's Mincemeat
3 lbs mince meat
1 box raisins
1 box currants
(Soak raisins and currants ahead of time)
6 large apples
3-4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 T salt
Heat all together slowly.
Add about 1 cup orange juice and whisky or brandy to make right consistency for pies.