| 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) |