Instructions: Simmer the meat gently until tender and when perfectly cold, chop it fine.

Stone the raisins, shred the citron, pare, core and chop the apples. Chop the suet fine.

Mix the dry ingredients, then add the juice and rinds of oranges and lemons.

Pack in a stone jar, cover close and keep cool.

This mincemeat will keep all winter

The rule is an old one and said to have come from the Custis family in the beginning. According to Virginia tradition, the Widow Custis who became Mrs. Washington, made famous mince pies.

NOTES : From an old cook book which bears no identifications as to author,

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