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Mincemeat recipe



Mincemeat recipe from Lorelei

dairy free egg free kids can help can make in advance low fat
Category Christmas recipes
ServesNot stated
Prep time10-15 mins
Cook time12-15 mins

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Ingredients

500g dried mixed fruit (sultanas, raisins and currants)
100g finely chopped mixed peel (candied peel and/or any citrus fruit peel)
180g grated apple (Bramleys are best but any apple is ok)
120g suet (vegetable or beef)
200g soft brown sugar
70g blanched chopped almonds
1/2 tbsp mixed spice (cinnamon and/or nutmeg if you don't have mixed spice)
Zest and juice of one orange
Very large splash of brandy

Handy Hint

If you are using the rind of fresh fruit rather than shop-bought candied peel, do this last - same with any fresh fruit you use in the mix (especially to stop apple browning). My next plan is to try adding a few chopped cherries! Also, I check the dried fruit first for those annoying stems sometimes missed - saves picking them out of your teeth later! The mincemeat mix will keep for a year in airtight jars.

Method

1. Place ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly

For egg-free mince pies, mix 225g margarine, 350g plain flour, 100g icing sugar - once you have crumble-like mix start pressing into a few large balls.
2. Roll mix into 12-18 smaller balls (bit smaller than a golf ball), shape into circle in hands or in the tin - add a good spoonful of your mincemeat mix to each mince pie then put your lids on (made the same way as the bases just slightly smaller)
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until pale brown, cool a little, and eat. Easy lazy pastry!

gransnetter Reviews

From: Lorelei on Sat 17-Mar-12 01:52:38 Overall rating: 0.0
It is easy to substitute ingredients and experiment with this recipe - quantities don't have to be as exact as other recipes either. I have added almond oil, vanilla essence, chopped nuts other than almonds, and every batch has tasted wonderful. If you don't like or can't eat nuts just substitute fruit or omit altogether. If you use vegetable suet this is also good for vegetarians/vegans. If you want the children to be able to eat them, either make a separate batch then add brandy to the rest, or omit the alcohol and use vanilla essence.