Mincemeat filling

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1½	pounds	Boiling meat
1	cup	Raisins
1	cup	Applesauce
¾	cup	Sugar
½	cup	Molasses (light or dark)
½	teaspoon	Crushed coriander seed
4	teaspoons	Cloves ( use less for milder
		Flavor)
1	teaspoon	Salt
4	cups	Almonds
¼	cup	Dry sherry or brandy

Directions

Simmer meat in water to cover until tender. Grind or puree in blender. Add remaining ingredients & mix well. Filling should be thick & moist. If it seems too dry, add more liquid. Let it rest several hours to blend flavors, then use as filling. Good as empanada filling. **Can freeze 4 months. File