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Mincemeat

Mincemeat

Mincemeat

Desserts

Mincemeat is a delicious English Christmas treat that's used as filling for festive mince pies. This authentic recipe uses butter instead of the classic suet, which makes this mincemeat suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 large green apple, peeled and finely chopped

  • 1 ¼ cups sultana raisins

  • 1 β…› cups white sugar

  • ½ cup dried currants

  • ½ cup raisins

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup chopped almonds

  • 1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 cup brandy

Description

  1. To make mixed spice: Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.

  2. Immerse two clean, 12-ounce jars in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

  3. To make the mincemeat: Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, and cinnamon.

  4. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.

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