Recipe Mincemeat

To make the mixed spice, whisk together cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice; save one heaped teaspoon for this recipe and store the remainder in a jar. Sterilize two 12-ounce jars in simmering water and wash the lids and rings in warm, soapy water. For the mincemeat, combine the apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan over low heat until the butter melts. Stir in the chopped almonds, orange zest, reserved mixed spice, and cinnamon, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool for 30 minutes before stirring in the brandy and spooning it into the prepared jars.