Homemade Mincemeat

2 pounds lean stew meat
1-1/2 cups suet or shortening
4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
2-1/2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups currants, chopped
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 cups pie cherries, pitted
1-1/2 pints strong cold coffee
1 pint cider
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
6 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 Tablespoon mace
1 Tablespoon allspice

Cook meat until tender. In large pan, add all ingredients except meat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add meat and stir well.

Makes: 4 quarts