Cranberry and almond mincemeat
9 Dec 2020
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Background
The star ingredient of my mincemeat this year is cranberries, pre-soaked in brandy. I should call it boozy mincemeat really, as Iβve added even more liqueur to it at the end. Iβm looking forward to making mince pies and other treats during the festive period!
Ingredients
- 500g sultanas
- 200g cranberries
- 100 ml brandy
- 50 ml Amaretto
- 100g almond flakes, roughly chopped
- 150g mixed peels
- 150g dark muscovado sugar
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Grated zest and juice 1 orange
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- Β½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 150 ml apple juice
- 1 Tbsp soft dairy-free spread (optional)
- When cooled:
- 3 Tbsp light muscovado sugar
- 2 Tbsp almond liqueur (Amaretto)
- 2 Tbsp orange liqueur (Cointreau)
Instructions
- Scatter the sultanas and cranberries into a large mixing bowl. Add the brandy and almond liqueur, toss well. Put a lid on and soak overnight.
- The next day transfer them into a heavy-based saucepan and add all the other ingredients (expect the last 3).
- Bring to the simmer and gently cook until the liquid has almost completely reduced. You should get a thick, sticky jam-like mixture.
- Turn the heat off and let it cool.
- When completely cool, add the muscovado sugar and the liqueur (if you donβt want too much booze add some lemon juice instead - about 2 Tbsp).
- Spoon the mincemeat into sterilised jars, seal them and store a cool place. When opened, keep the jar in the fridge.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Nibbles & Bites - Preserves - Quick & Easy
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Christmas - New Year - Parties
- Ingredients: - Dried Fruits
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Fat Free - Gluten Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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