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INGREDIENTS
1deer, neck
5 gallons whole apples (I prefer Wolf River)
1 lb raisins
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
1 orange
1 lemon
1-2 pint apple cider
1 tablespoon cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
brandy
DIRECTIONS
Boil the deer neck in enough water to keep it covered, for 4 hours or until the bones come out clean. Whilst the neck is boiling, peel, core and chop the apples. Let pot of meat cool overnight. Grind the meat, and 1 cup solid suet that forms on [...]
INGREDIENTS
3 lbs green tomatoes
3 lbs apples , chopped
2 lbs raisins
8 cups brown sugar
1 cup oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Chop tomatoes and drain, scald, replace drained juice with fresh water.add remaining ingredients, cook, until thick and clear.
INGREDIENTS
8 quarts green tomatoes
2 lemons
4 lbs brown sugar
2 lbs raisins or sultanas
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon mace
1 cup vinegar
DIRECTIONS
Scald and peel tomatoes.
Put through a food chopper (or chop in a food processor) along with the lemons.
Add sugar, raisins, salt, spices and vinegar; cook about 45 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
Serves 6 to 8.
INGREDIENTS
for mincemeat
1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit such as pears, apricots, apples, prunes, peaches, and figs (about 3/4 pound total)
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup [...]
Makes 12 muffins.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup pecans
1 apple
1 large egg
3/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups bottled mincemeat
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup granulated sugar
for glaze
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 to 4 teaspoons [...]