Mincemeat For Pie

1 1/2 qt Ground beef

4 1/2 qt Apples, chopped

1 qt Water

1 1/2 lb Raisins

1 1/2 qt Maple syrup

10 ts Cinnamon

2 ts Pepper

2 ts Salt

9 Cloves

4 Ts nutmeg

Combine all ingredients. Cook over very low heat until apples are soft and mixture is very thick. May be canned or frozen. Makes 12 pies.