1 cup cold water
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup melted
butter
1 cup raisins, seeded and chopped
1 egg, beaten light
1/2 cup rolled
cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon cloves,
powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and black pepper to taste
3/4 cup
brandy
Preparation:
In
large saucepan cook raisins in water for a few minutes.
Add
the sugar and molasses,
cook for 2 more minutes, then add vinegar, spices and cracker crumbs.
Cook for 5 more minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Lastly,
add a 3/4 cup of brandy and cook 2 more minutes. Cool and use
for filling.
