Homemade Mincemeat
Homemade Mincemeat is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors that feels like a warm hug in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 15-minute cook time, this recipe is surprisingly simple yet deeply rewarding.
Ingredients
- 500 g mixture of raisins, currants and sultanas (use jumbo or golden sultanas if you can get them)
- 140 g dried apricots, chopped
- 85 g dried cranberries
- 85 g mixed peel
- 150 ml brandy
- zest and juice 1 lemon
- zest and juice 1 orange
- 175 g melted butter or suet
- 100 g fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
- 200 g brown sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Place the dried fruits and mixed peel into a large bowl. Pour over the brandy, zests and juices. Stir, then cover and leave to soak for 24 hrs. (I have done this step for 4 hours when I'm rushed)
- Tip the mixture into a large saucepan with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Set over a medium heat and, once the butter has melted, turn up the heat and bubble for a few mins. Pack while hot into sterilised jars (see tip, below). Leave in a cool, dark cupboard for at least a fortnight, or for up to 6 months.
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