Ingredients
- 4 Cups California natural raisins
- 3 Cups California Zante currants
- 1 Cup California golden raisins
- 3 Cups unpeeled grated apple
- 11/2 Cups packed brown sugar
- Grated peel of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground ginger
- Brandy
Procedure
Mix all ingredients together except brandy. Spoon into jars and barely cover with brandy. Close securely and allow to stand in a cool dark place at least one month but the longer, the better. Makes enough to bake in 4 pies, or spoon into 32 individual tart shells. Garnish with whipped cream and walnut halves; if desired.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 1%); Total Fat 0 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 10; Potassium 362; Total Carbohydrate 41; Dietary Fiber 3; Sugars 38; Protein 1; Calcium 32; Iron 1;Try Another Recipe
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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.