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

Time P2D

Yield 1 7/8 kg

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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