Mincemeat Recipe - How To Make Mincemeat
Making mincemeat from scratch is a easy process - you can make lots and have extra to give away as gifts!
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Ingredients
- 1 Bramley apple peeled and chopped into tiny cubes
- 200 g soft brown sugar
- 1 kg mixed dried fruits*
- 50 g glace cherries chopped
- 300 ml orange juice/apple juice or brandy/rum/sherry
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 2 tsp mixed spices**
- 150 g butter or vegetable suet
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large saucepan, apart from the juice, and place it on the stove, on a very low heat.
- Continuously stir it until the butter has melted and everything is combined.
- Pour the juice in (if you are using juice), and mix it together.
- Leave it to simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don't worry if it seems too runny, it will thicken up when it cools down.
- Turn the heat off and leave the mixture to completely cool down.
- If you are adding alcohol (brandy, rum or sherry) you can stir it in now.
- Transfer the mincemeat to sterilised jars and seal.
Notes
*you can use the bags of ready mixed dried fruits - or you can make up a combination of your favourite type;
- sultanas, raisins, currants, dried mixed peel
** you can use a mixed spice blend from 1 jar, or you can make up a combination of your favourite type;
- ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
