Best Boozy Mincemeat Recipes

Boozy mincemeat image

Provided by Ruth Watson

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield Makes about 3.5kg/7lb

Number Of Ingredients 15

500g currant
500g muscatel or Californian raisin (or a mixture)
500g sultana
500g Bramley apple , peeled, cored and chopped fairly small
2x250g boxes shredded beef suet
100g whole blanched almond , coarsely chopped
350g natural demerara sugar
100g dark muscovado sugar
1 rounded tsp ground cinnamon
2 rounded tsp ground mixed spice
1 large, juicy lemon
250g whole mixed peel , chopped into small dice
125ml dark rum
125ml Disaronno Originale liqueur Disaronno
175ml French brandy

Steps:

Wash the dried fruit thoroughly in a colander under the cold tap (you may find it easier to do this in batches) - whatever it says on the packet, washing the fruit is something I've (Ruth Watson) always done. Tip the fruit on to clean tea towels and dry by patting in the cloths.
Put the dried fruit in a very large bowl with the apples, suet, almonds, sugars and spices. Grate the zest of the lemon into the bowl, then squeeze in the juice. Tip in the peel and the alcohol.
Mix all the ingredients very thoroughly - it's easiest to do this with your (very clean) hands.
Cover and leave to stand for 24 hours, asking the family to stop and give it a good stir with a spoon when they pass by.
Pack the mincemeat into sterilised or dishwasher-clean jars (Kilner jars are ideal) and top with greaseproof paper jam covers. Seal the jars tightly and store in a cool place. The mincemeat will last from one year to the next, but's best used within 6 months.

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Provided by Mercy

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 (28 ounce) jar ready-to-use mincemeat
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In large bowl, mix dry ingredients.
Add the oil and milk, stirring until mixture is well moistened and crumbly.
Reserving 1 cup of the mixture, press the remainder into 9"x13" baking dish; spread with mince meat.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining mixture and nuts.
Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut into bars.
Store, loosely covered, at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.6, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 49.3, Protein 4.5

Traditional British Boozy Mincemeat - Fat Free image

Provided by French Tart

Categories Cherries

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 Jars

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 pint of strong cider
1 lb soft dark brown sugar
1 lb cooking apple, cored & chopped
1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground cloves
12 ounces currants
12 ounces raisins
8 ounces sultanas
4 ounces glace cherries, finely chopped
4 ounces candied peel
4 ounces almonds, finely chopped
1 orange, juice and zest of
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/4 pint brandy or 1/4 pint rum

Steps:

Put the cider and sugar into a large saucepan & heat GENTLY until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except the brandy or rum and slowly bring to the boil - stirring ALL the time!
(Please note it is not necessary to peel the apples - just core and chop them up finely.).
Lower the heat and partially cover the saucepan and simmer gently for 30 to 45 minutes.
Remove from the heat and leave it to become completely cold.
Stir in the brandy or rum and then spoon into cold, sterilised jars, making sure that the mincemeat is packed down firmly with NO space or air bubbles.
Cover with waxed discs and TIGHT fitting lids.
N.B. Kilner jars can be used too - make sure that the rubber seals are new & not perished!
GIFT IDEAS:.
Design and hand write some labels - or use a Christmas template!
Make some paper or pretty material lid caps/covers. Secure with an elastic band & add a ribbon or raffia.
Hang a gift label and a scone, cookie or pie cutter from the ribbon - the same size as your mince pie tin shapes and you have a great home-made gift for someone!
I sometimes add a recipe card too, mince pies OR a mincemeat cake & mincemeat oat slices - look out for them as they are also posted on RecipeZaar too!