Vegetarian Mince Pies 2

1 lb Fresh ripe pears, chopped

1 Lemon rind, grated

1 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. Rose Elliot, "The Vegetarian Christmas Cookbook" Sent by Mum.