Cranberry-Studded Mincemeat By Nigella Lawson Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Studded Mincemeat By Nigella Lawson
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces soft dark brown sugar (75g); 2 fluid ounces ruby port (60ml); 10 1/2 ounces cranberries (300g); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 1/2 ounces currants (75g); 2 1/2 ounces raisins (75g); 1 ounce dried cranberries (30g); 1 clementine, zest and juice; 1 fluid ounce brandy (25ml); 3 drops almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons honey

Servings: persons

2 1/2 ounces soft dark brown sugar (75g)
2 fluid ounces ruby port (60ml)
10 1/2 ounces cranberries (300g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/2 ounces currants (75g)
2 1/2 ounces raisins (75g)
1 ounce dried cranberries (30g)
1 clementine, zest and juice
1 fluid ounce brandy (25ml)
3 drops almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey

1
In a large pan, dissolve the sugar in the ruby port over a gentle heat.
2
Add the cranberries and stir.
3
Add the cinnamon, ginger and cloves, currants, raisins, dried cranberries and the zest and juice of the clementine.
4
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the fruit has broken down and has absorbed most of the liquid in the pan. (You may need to squish the cranberries a little with the back of a wooden spoon to incorporate them fully.).
5
Remove from the heat and allow to cool a little.
6
Add the brandy, almond extract, vanilla extract and honey and stir well with a wooden spoon to mash the mixture down into a paste.
7
Spoon the mincemeat into sterilised jars and, once cool, store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

530

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 1/2 ounces soft dark brown sugar (75g), 2 fluid ounces ruby port (60ml), 10 1/2 ounces cranberries (300g), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Studded Mincemeat By Nigella Lawson 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.

Cranberry-Studded Mincemeat By Nigella Lawson

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