CLASSIC MINCEMEAT - CANADIAN LIVING

Classic Mincemeat - Canadian Living image

Provided by nips5719

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 pies, 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 golden delicious apples, peeled and grated (5 cups)
2 cups raisins
2 cups sultanas, seeded
2 cups currants
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup mixed candied peel
1/4 cup lemon rind, grated
3/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup apple cider or 3/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rum or 1/2 cup brandy

Steps:

In Dutch oven, combine apples, raisins, lexia raisins, currants, brown sugar, suet, candied peel, lemon rind and juice, cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and salt, bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until thickened and syrupy, about 45 minutes. Stir in rum; let cool. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 981.2, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 564.5, Carbohydrate 210.1, Fiber 13, Sugar 175.8, Protein 6.3