MOCK MINCE PIE. If a slightly more economical mince pie than the preceding one is desired, the recipe here given for mock mince pie may be followed. The various ingredients in the quantities mentioned will make enough for four or five pies of regular size. To make up more than this is not advisable because the material will not keep so well, nor is it intended to be stored for future use.

• 2 c. suet
• 8 apples
• 8 crackers
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. molasses
• 1-1/2 c. corn sirup
• 2 c. cider
• 1/2 c. vinegar
• 1 lb. raisins
• 1 Tb. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. salt

Force the suet and apples through a food chopper or chop them in a chopping bowl. Crush the crackers with a rolling pin and add them. Add the sugar, molasses, corn sirup, cider, vinegar, raisins, spices, and salt. Cook together very slowly for about 1 hour, stirring to prevent burning. If more liquid is required, add cider or some other fruit juice, or, if these are not available, add plain water. Fill the lower crust of the pie with this mixture, cover with the top crust, and start baking in a hot oven, gradually lowering the temperature and continuing to bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

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