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

Method

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.