Basic No-Added Sugar Vegetarian Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Basic No-Added Sugar Vegetarian 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 orange, with peel ground; 1 cup seedless raisin, ground; 1 cup seedless raisin, whole; 1 cup currants (or more raisins); 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon clove; 2 tablespoons flour (or 1 tb arrowroot); 3/4 teaspoon allspice (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 1/4 cup date sugar (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons rum flavoring (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups apples, pulp some skins
1/2 large lemon, with peel ground
1 medium orange, with peel ground
1 cup seedless raisin, ground
1 cup seedless raisin, whole
1 cup currants (or more raisins)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon clove
2 tablespoons flour (or 1 tb arrowroot)
3/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 cup date sugar (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons rum flavoring (optional)

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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.
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Mix all ingredients except rum flavoring in large bowl, stirring in spices and flour, then date sugar if desired.
6
Add flavoring and mix again.
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Place in covered bowl or other container with tight lid; refrigerate at least one week before using or canning.
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CANNING:
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1/2 inch head space, boiling water bath 20 min for pints after water returns to boil, longer for altitudes over 1000 ft.
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If any jars fail to seal, freeze for later use. To freeze after refrigerating for the recommended week, place in clean freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2 inch at top. Cover with clean lids and place in sharp-freeze section of freezer until frozen.
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Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
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1/4 cup 116 calories, 2 diabetic fruit exchanges Protein 1, fat 0, carbohydrate 28 grams, 0 cholesterol If salt omitted, 1/4 cup contains 7 mg sodium.
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Source: Canning and Preserving without Sugar by Norma M. MacRae, R.D. Third Edition 1993.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups apples, pulp some skins, 1/2 large lemon, with peel ground, 1 medium orange, with peel ground, 1 cup seedless raisin, ground, and more.

Yes, Basic No-Added Sugar Vegetarian 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.

Basic No-Added Sugar Vegetarian Mincemeat

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