1 lb Fresh ripe pears, chopped
1 ea Lemon rind, grated
1 ea Orange rind, grated
1 lb Mixed dried fruit
4 oz Candied peel
4 oz Glace cherries
4 oz Dates, chopped
2 oz Flaked almonds
1 ts Allspice
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Powdered ginger
4 tb Whisky or other liquid
Mix all the ingredients together & let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Store in air-tight jars. Use as regular mincemeat.