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Mincemeat dried fruit
no chef Makes 6-8 jars

Preparation time overnight

Cooking time no cooking required



A classic recipe for mincemeat that should be made several months before Christmas. And, makes a great present too!

Ingredients
340g/12oz cooking apples
225g/8oz raisins
225g/8oz sultanas
170g/6oz currants
110g/4oz candied mixed peel
225g/8oz soft brown sugar
225g/8oz shredded suet, chopped
30g/1oz flaked almonds
1 lemon, rind and juice
pinch of ground mixed spice
4 tbsp brandy, rum or whisky


Method
1. Peel and core the apples and combine with the raisins, sultanas, currants and mixed peel. Mince coarsly in a food processor or hand mincer. Place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the sugar, spice, suet, almonds, lemon juice and rind and mix thoroughly. Add the spirit.
3. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave to mature for 2-3 days stirring the mixture a couple of times per day.
4. Pot, cover and label. Store in a cool dry place until required.


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