Mock Mince Pie

Three soda crackers rolled fine, one cup of cold water, one cup of molasses, one-half cup of brown sugar, one-half cup of sour cider or vinegar, one-half cup of melted butter, one-half cup of raisins, one-half cup of currants, one egg beaten light, one teaspoon of cinnamon, one-quarter teaspoon each of cloves, allspice, and nutmeg, five apples chopped fine.

Mince Meat

1. Two pounds of lean beef boiled; when cold chop fine; one pound of suet minced to a powder, five pounds of juicy apples, pared and chopped, two pounds of raisins seeded, two pounds of sultanas or seedless raisins, two pounds of currants, one-half pound of citron chopped, three tablespoonfuls of cinnamon, two tablespoonfuls of mace, one tablespoonful of allspice, one tablespoonful of fine salt, one grated nutmeg, three pounds of brown sugar, one-half gallon of sweet cider. Mince meat made by this recipe will keep till spring.

2. Three pounds of beef chopped fine, six pounds of apples, one pound of suet chopped fine and mixed with the meat, four pounds of raisins. six pounds of currants, one pound of citron, one pound of candied lemon, and two pounds sugar, a tablespoonful of salt, two oranges, grated, and powdered cinnamon, mace, cloves, and nutmeg to taste. Add three pints of boiled cider, and set on the stove, stirring to prevent burning, until thoroughly scalded. Add enough sweet cider when using to make it moist.

Summer Mince Pies

One cup raisins, chopped fine, one nutmeg, two cups water, table-spoonful cinnamon, two cups sugar, butter the size of an egg, one-half cup of vinegar, eight crackers, rolled fine; cook well together before baking.