| 1 | cn | (303) of red tart pitted cherries |
| 1/2 | lb | Brown sugar; (or substitute) |
| 1 | lb | Golden seedless raisins |
| 1 | lb | Dark seedless raisins |
| 1 | | Box; (16-oz) currants |
| 8 | oz | Candied citron finely chopped |
| 1 1/2 | c | Chopped orange pulp |
| 1/3 | c | Minced fresh orange peel |
| 1/4 | c | Lemon juice |
| 2 | ts | Grated lemon rind |
| 1 | c | Tart jelly; ( i use marionberry or tart apple) |
| 1 | c | Dark molasses |
| 3 | c | Sweet cider |
| 2 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1 | ts | Nutmeg |
| 1 | ts | Cloves |
| 1 | ts | Allspice |
| 1 | ts | Mace |
| 1/2 | ts | Ginger |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground black pepper |
| 3 | qt | Pealed chopped tart apples; (about 4 lbs, I use granny smith) |
| 2 | tb | Brandy extract; (or a slosh of brandy) |