Cookbook:Classic Mince Pies

Ingredients

 * 4 pounds beef, boiled and chopped
 * 1 pound suet
 * 2 pounds granulated sugar
 * 2 pounds raisins
 * 4 pounds chopped apples
 * 1 pint wine
 * 1 pint cider
 * Mace
 * Nutmeg
 * Orange zest
 * Pie dough

Procedure

 * 1) Combine beef, suet, sugar, raisins, apples, wine, and cider until thin enough.
 * 2) Add mace, nutmeg, and orange zest to taste.
 * 3) If not sweet enough, add more sugar.
 * 4) Form pies with the pastry dough and filling.
 * 5) Bake pies.
 * 6) Warm the pies before serving.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Butter may be used instead of suet.
 * The apples may be stewed and the cider reduced.