INGREDIENTS
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An old-fashioned mincemeat pie filling made with meat and sour cherries."
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1 1/4 pounds round steak, cut into small pieces
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1 cup apple cider
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4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and finely diced
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1 1/3 cups white sugar
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2 1/2 cups dried currants
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2 1/2 cups raisins
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1/2 pound chopped candied mixed fruit peel
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1/2 cup butter
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1 (16 ounce) jar sour cherry preserves
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained with liquid reserved
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1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
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2 tablespoons heavy cream