Best Christmas Mincemeat And Oat Squaresslices Recipes

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CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT SQUARES



Christmas Mincemeat Squares image

Because of the whole wheat flour, I've always felt these squares were somewhat healthy. Maybe I'm kidding myself, but I definitely can say they're delicious, and perfect for any holiday goodie platter.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 32 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole wheat flour (or use all-purpose)
2 cups oats (not instant)
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup melted butter (or margarine, but butter is best)
2 cups mincemeat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F; grease a 13x9 pan and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and baking soda.
  • Stir in melted butter and mix together until mixture appears crumbly.
  • Firmly pat half the crumb mixture into prepared pan, then cover evenly with mincemeat.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over mincemeat and pat lightly.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until squares appear golden brown.
  • Cool before cutting into squares.

CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT - WITHOUT THE MEAT!



Christmas Mincemeat - Without the Meat! image

A classic from Mrs Beeton's. This is the more usual recipe found in the UK. Because I prefer it, I leave out the suet - which makes it vegetarian - and add more brandy if it is too dry.

Provided by Sherrie-pie

Categories     Christmas

Time P2D

Yield 1 7/8 kg

Number Of Ingredients 13

200 g cut mixed peel
200 g seedless raisins
25 g preserved gingerroot
200 g cooking apples
200 g shredded suet
200 g sultanas
200 g currants
200 g soft brown sugar
50 g chopped blanched almonds
1 pinch mixed spice (ground ginger, ground cinnamon)
2 lemons, juice and zest of, grated
1 orange, juice and rind of
150 ml brandy or 150 ml rum

Steps:

  • Mince of chop finely the peel, raisins and ginger.
  • Peel, core and grate the apples.
  • Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a large basin.
  • Leave, covered for 2 days in a cool place, stirring occasionally.
  • This prevents fermentation later.
  • Pot, cover and label.
  • Store in a cool dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2952.5, Fat 120.2, SaturatedFat 59.5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 116.5, Carbohydrate 407.7, Fiber 25.5, Sugar 323.9, Protein 20.9

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