COMMENT:
Since it takes approximately 1 quart to fill a deep dish pie, this recipe creates 4 deep-dish pies or 8 (9-inch) pies. Further, these pies freeze well. It is recommended to make entire recipe and freeze in portions for later use.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound lean beef, ground
• 2 cups water
• 5 cups shredded apples, firmly packed
• ¾ cup each diced candied lemon peel and orange peel
• ¼ cup candied citron
• 1 pound seedless raisins
• 1 large orange, juice and grated rind
• ½ pound dark brown sugar
• 1 ½ tsps each cinnamon, allspice, cloves coriander, mace
• 1tsp salt
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1cup brandy or bourbon
• 1 cup rum or sherry

METHOD:
In a 5-quart stockpot, simmer beef with water 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except liquors. Bring to a rolling boil. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring. Cool and add liquors. Store in refrigerator 3 weeks before using. Divide into 4 portions. Place in prepared piecrusts. (See Classic American pie crust for instructions) Will keep in refrigerator 2 months. Can be frozen.