THE BEST HOMEMADE MINCEMEAT 
5 lb. apples, peeled, cored and cut up
1 1/2 lb. cooked beef, cut up
1/2 c. butter
5 c. beef broth
5 c. grape juice
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans crushed pineapple
2 lb. raisins
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

Process apples in food processor or grind with coarse blade of food grinder. Grind beef with coarse blade of food grinder. In 10-12 quart kettle combine apples and beef with remaining ingredients and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer, covered, 1 hour, stirring frequently. Pack hot mincemeat into clean, hot quart jars; leave 1 inch head space. Wipe rims. Adjust lids. Process in pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure for 20 minutes. Makes 7 quarts.

 

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