Sour cherry mincemeat
10 Dec 2023
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Background
Every year I make different type of mincemeat. Last year everyone who tried it was impressed by my sour cherry and pear mincemeat so this year I decided to make another version of sour cherry mincemeat. This recipe is rather boozy, gluten-free and not too sweet. Use dairy-free butter for a vegan version. You can use this mincemeat immediately but I think it tastes better after resting for a week or so. This makes a lovely Christmas present too! Read more about mincemeat>>
Ingredients
- 100g dried sour cherry
- 50g dried cherry
- 50g mixed peels
- 100g sultanas
- 50g raisins
- 50g chopped blanched almonds (or other nuts)
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 apple, grated
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 1 Tbsp vanilla sugar
- 3 Tbsp muscovado sugar
- 50 ml port
- 1 knob of butter or dairy-free alternative
- 3 Tbsp Amaretto
Instructions
- Put everything, except the Amaretto, into a heavy-based pot. Put a lid on and gently heat it up on the cooker.
- Stir and cook for about 10-15 minutes over low heat until you get a thick jam. There should be no liquid left around the fruits.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Amaretto. Let in cool in the pan.
- Once cooled, spoon the mincemeat into sterilized jars, seal and keep in a cool, dark place.
- After opening, keep it in the refrigerator.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Edible Gifts - One Pot - Preserves - Quick & Easy - Sauces - Seasonal
- Cuisines: - British - Mid&East European
- Occasions: - Christmas - New Year - Parties
- Ingredients: - Dried Fruits
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Vegan - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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