Jewelled Mincemeat

A lighter, zingier and fruitier version of traditional mincemeat. Can be frozen for up to 6 months

• Cooking Time Ready in 45 minutes - 1 hour
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Makes 1.8kg/4lb

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  64

• Protein

  1g

• Carbs

  10g

• Fat

  1g

• Saturates

  0g

• Fibre

  1g

• Sugar

  5g

• Salt

  0.03g

Ingredients

• 1kg cooking apples
• 1 tsp ground mixed spice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 350g light muscovado sugar
• grated zest and juice of 3 oranges
• grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 350g cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 100g raisins
• 300ml brandy, rum or sherry
• 100g dried apricots, chopped
• 175g mixed nuts (such as brazils, pecans, almonds and hazelnuts), toasted and chopped
• 250g dried tropical fruits (such as pineapple, papaya, etc), chopped

Directions

1. Peel, core and chop the apples, then put them in a large pan with the spices, sugar, citrus zests and juices. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until the apples start to soften. Add the cranberries, raisins and alcohol. Bringto the boil, stirring well, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, uncovered, until thickened. Stir in the apricots, nuts and tropical fruits. Remove from the heat, leave to cool, then pack into sterilised jars. Seal, label and keep for up to 1 month in the fridge, or 6 months in the freezer.

Categories: All Christmas