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Mincemeat

Mincemeat

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  • 60 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Spices

    • 🧂 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

  • Fruits and nuts

    • 🍏 1 large green apple, peeled and finely chopped
    • 🍇 1 ¼ cups sultana raisins
    • 🍇 ½ cup dried currants
    • 🍇 ½ cup raisins
    • 🌰 ½ cup chopped almonds
    • 🍊 1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest

  • Other

    • 🧂 1 ⅛ cups white sugar
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup brandy

STEPS

1

Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat and store the rest.

2

Immerse two clean, 12-ounce jars in simmering water to sterilize. Clean lids and rings with warm soapy water.

3

Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until butter melts. Add almonds, orange zest, mixed spice, and cinnamon.

4

Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes.

5

Cool the mincemeat for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy and spoon into sterilized jars.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

156

Calories

  • 1
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 For a more traditional flavor, substitute butter with suet if not catering to vegetarians.Store jars of mincemeat in the refrigerator and use within three weeks.Use this as a filling for classic mince pies to add a festive touch to your meals.