Mincemeat For Pie

Ingredients

1 1/2 qt beef
4 1/2 qt apples
1 qt water
1 1/2 lb raisins
1 1/2 qt maple syrup
10 ts cinnamon
2 ts pepper
2 ts salt
4 ts nutmeg

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Cook over very low heat until apples are soft and mixture is very thick. May be canned or frozen. Makes 12 pies.