Homemade Blue Ribbon Mincemeat Pie Filling

This Blue Ribbon Mincemeat Pie Filling recipe is a classic favorite during the holiday season. Made with a rich and flavorful combination of diced apples, raisins, spices, and brandy, this filling is perfect for making a traditional mincemeat pie that will impress all your guests.

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped apples
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup currants
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup brandy
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped apples, raisins, currants, and chopped pecans.
2. Add the brandy, brown sugar, butter, molasses, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and allspice to the saucepan.
3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender and the mixture has thickened, about 45 minutes.
4. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely before using it as a filling for pies or other baked goods.

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