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.