Classic Mince Pies

• 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

Ingredients for 44 servings (7.1 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine beef, suet, sugar, raisins, apples, wine, and cider until thin enough.

2. 2

   Add mace, nutmeg, and orange zest to taste.

3. 3

   If not sweet enough, add more sugar.

4. 4

   Form pies with the pastry dough and filling.

5. 5

   Bake pies.

   Oven
6. 6

   Warm the pies before serving.