Homemade christmas mincemeat
Prep:
5 mins
So easy and tastes great.
180g light muscavado sugar
180g sultanas
130g currants
130g raisins
130g candied peel
20g chopped nuts
1 level tsp of Goodall’s ground cinnamon
1 tsp Goodall’s mixed spice
Pinch of Goodall’s ground nutmeg
230g bramley apples, grated with peel left on
130g melted butter
3 tbsp whiskey, brandy or rum
Put all of the dry fruit, sugar and spices in a large bowl and mix well.
Next add the apple, alcohol and melted butter.
Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Cover with cling film or a plate and allow to stand overnight.
Stir well again in the morning and then transfer to sterilised jars if not being used immediately. To sterilise the jars either use them straight from the dishwasher when still piping hot. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 180⁰C/350⁰F/Gas mark 4. Stand the jars on a baking tray and heat in the oven for 10 minutes.
Place wax discs on top of the mincemeat and seal the lids with jam pot covers.
Store in a cool dark place.
Chef's Tip:
You can also add 130g of chopped cherries for added festive colour.
For our gift pots, we replaced the butter with shredded suet. To do this, just mix in 130g shredded suet with the other fruit and spice ingredients.
This mincemeat makes a great present - cover with pretty material and tie with a bow to turn it into an instant gift.
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Main ingredients
Fruit
Recipe Type
Cakes & Baking, Easy, Gifts
Special Info
Gluten free, Egg free
Level of Difficulty
Easy
- You can also add 130g of chopped cherries for added festive colour.
- For our gift pots, we replaced the butter with shredded suet. To do this, just mix in 130g shredded suet with the other dry ingredients.
- This mincemeat makes a great present - cover with pretty material and tie with a bow to turn it into an instant gift.
