Zesty mincemeat

Every year I make my own mincemeat because I think that for the most tasty mince pies and other treats during the winter festivities they have to be baked using homemade mincemeat. I don’t like using the same recipe, sometime I make the traditional one weeks, even months, ahead; other times I make a boozy one, a nutty one, instant one or easy one. This year I’ve decided to make a zesty mincemeat, full of citrus flavours (and with plenty of alcohol). This version is vegan – so it has no dairy. It’s also gluten-free and fat-free, and I’ve reduced the sugar content because the fruits provide plenty of sweetness. Furthermore,  wrap up the jar nicely and you can give it as an edible Christmas gift to your friends and family!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g sultanas
  • 150 g candied peel
  • 100 g muscovado sugar
  • Zest and juice of 1 large orange or 2 mandarins
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Bramley apple finely grated
  • 1 Bramley apple coarsely grated
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 75 g chopped nuts almond, walnut or hazelnut
  • 2 Tbsp brandy
  • 1 Tbsp orange liqueur

Method
 

  1. Put the sultanas, candied peel, sugar, apple, spices, lemon & orange (zest and juice) into a heavy based pan. Simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes until the fruits are soft and the you get a thick, sticky sauce around it.
  2. Turn off the heat and stir in the nuts and alcohol.
  3. Transfer the mincemeat into 3 or 4 small sterilized jars.

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