FRUITY MINCEMEAT WITH ALMONDS

Fruity mincemeat with almonds image

Give your mince pies an edge this year with a nutty filling - ready in just 20 minutes

Provided by Sarah Cook

Time 20m

Yield Makes just over 3 x 450g/1lb jars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 Bramley apples , peeled, cored and grated
350g light muscovado sugar
zest and juice 1 orange
zest and juice 1 lemon
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp allspice
100g dried cranberries
100g sultanas
100g raisins
100g currants
100ml brandy
85g flaked almond
100g shredded suet or light shredded vegetable suet

Steps:

Put the grated apple and any juices, sugar, and orange and lemon zests and juices into a large saucepan. Bring gently to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the spices, dried fruit and brandy. Set aside until cool.
Once cool, stir in the almonds and suet. Divide between sterilised jars or plastic containers for the freezer. Will keep unopened in the fridge for up to 3 months, or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium