Mince Pies

Six pounds of beef and six pounds of apples chopped fine, four pounds of sugar, two of citron, three of raisins, three of currants, one of suet, two quarts of boiled cider, one-half cup of salt, two nutmegs, two tablespoons of ground cloves, two of all spice, two of cinnamon. When used, enough sweet cider should be added to make the mixture quite moist.