2 lbs. lean beef boiled and ground
4 lbs. apples
2 lbs. currents or raisins or both
5 lbs. brown and white sugar
4 c. cider boiled down
2 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves

Mix all together. Use for pies or filled cookies.