Homemade mincemeat recipe - All recipes UK

Homemade mincemeat recipe - All recipes UK

Here is a classic mincemeat recipe without any suet. You can mix up the dried fruits a bit, substituting dried cranberries, cherries or blueberries for some of the raisins and sultanas. Perfect for your mince pies at Christmas!

Ingredients

Serves: 12 

• 250g seedless raisins
• 250g sultanas
• 250g currants
• 65g mixed peel
• 250g cooking apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 125g butter, softened
• grated zest of 1/2 a lemon

• grated zest of 1/2 an orange
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of allspice
• 250g dark brown soft sugar
• 250ml brandy or dark rum

Method

Prep:10min  ›  Extra time:21days  ›  Ready in:21days10min 

1. Make sure all of the dried fruits are finely chopped to around the same size. In a large bowl, mix all the fruit, apples, butter, zest and spices together till well combined. Dissolve the sugar in the brandy and pour it over the mixture. Cover and let stand overnight.
2. The next day, stir the mixture again then place in sterile, dry jars for 3 to 4 weeks before using in your favourite recipe.