QUICK-TO-MIX MINCEMEAT

Quick-to-mix mincemeat image

Why settle for a shop-bought jar of this traditional, festive fruit filling when you can make your own in minutes?

Provided by Jane Hornby

Time 15m

Yield Makes 5 x 450g/1lb jars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large Bramley apples , peeled, cored and finely chopped to give 450g/1lb
450g currants
450g sultanas
450g raisins
200g pot mixed candied peel
zest and juice of 1 orange
zest and juice of 1 lemon
450g dark muscovado sugar
1 ½ tsp ground mixed spice
100ml Armagnac or brandy , plus more if needed
200g pack beef or vegetable suet

Steps:

Put everything except the suet into a large mixing bowl and mix well using your hands. Leave for at least 2 hrs, or overnight if you can. Add the suet, mix again, then spoon into sterilised jars (see tip, bottom left) while they are still warm. Will keep for up to 1 year in a cool, dark place. If the mincemeat starts to look dry as it matures, add a little more brandy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar