Mincemeat (for mince pies and other treats)
A deliciously warmly spiced, chunky sauce/pie filling perfect for various seasonal treats.
Servings: 12 approx eg pies, more if smaller bites
Calories: 88kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ apples or 2 small, peeled and cored weight
- 2 oz dried apricots (2oz is a little under ⅓ cup)
- 4 oz raisins (4oz is approx ⅔ cup)
- 2 oz dried cranberries (2oz is approx ½ cup)
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 3 tablespoon brandy
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples. Dice the apples and cut apricots small to roughly the size of the raisins.
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan over a medium heat.
- Bring to boil and boil for 15mins with lid on, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool and store in a jar or airtight container until ready to use. You can use it immediately but is better left to mature a few days. It keeps for a good few weeks if canned properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg