Basic Homemade Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Basic Homemade Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups apples pulp, some skins; 1/2 large lemon with peel, ground; 1 medium oranges with peel, ground; 1 cup raisins, seedless ground; 1 cup raisins, seedless whole; 1 cup currants (or more raisins); 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon cloves; 3/4 teaspoon allspice (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose (or 1 tb arrowroot flour); 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons applesauce unsweetened; 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups apples pulp, some skins
1/2 large lemon with peel, ground
1 medium oranges with peel, ground
1 cup raisins, seedless ground
1 cup raisins, seedless whole
1 cup currants (or more raisins)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon cloves
3/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose (or 1 tb arrowroot flour)
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons applesauce unsweetened
1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract (optional)

1
Quarter and core apples, but do not peel.
2
Grind in old-fashioned meat grinder (food processor makes them too fine), using medium-coarse blade.
3
Remove seeds from lemon and orange, grind and add to apples.
4
Grind 1 cup raisins.
5
Mix all ingredients together, and stir until well combined.
6
Place in covered bowl or other container with tight lid; refrigerate at least one day before using, at least 7 days before canning.
7
The longer all the ingredients marry together, the better the mince meat tastes.
8
For canning: 1/2 inch head space, boiling water bath 20 min for pints after water returns to boil, longer for altitudes over 1000 ft.
9
If any jars fail to seal, freeze for later use.
10
To freeze after refrigerating for the recommended week, place in clean freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2 inch at top.
11
Cover with clean lids and place in sharp-freeze section of freezer until frozen.
12
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.

194

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups apples pulp, some skins, 1/2 large lemon with peel, ground, 1 medium oranges with peel, ground, 1 cup raisins, seedless ground, and more.

Yes, Basic Homemade Mincemeat falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Homemade Mincemeat

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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