Fruity Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Fruity Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g plums, stoned and halved; 2 oranges, zested and juiced; 250 g dessert apples, diced into 1cm cubes; 100 g currants; 100 g sultanas; 100 g raisins; 50 g orange marmalade; 125 g demerara sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 14 whole nutmeg, grated; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 50 g chopped walnuts; 25 ml ginger wine; 25 ml brandy

Servings: persons

500 g plums, stoned and halved
2 oranges, zested and juiced
250 g dessert apples, diced into 1cm cubes
100 g currants
100 g sultanas
100 g raisins
50 g orange marmalade
125 g demerara sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
14 whole nutmeg, grated
1 teaspoon ground ginger
50 g chopped walnuts
25 ml ginger wine
25 ml brandy

1
Put the plums and 200ml of freshly squeezed orange juice, along with the orange zest, into a small pan and simmer until the plums have softened.
2
Meanwhile, combine all the remaining ingredients except the alcohol in a large ovenproof bowl.
3
Once the plums are soft, puree them and stir into the rest of the mixture.
4
Let stand for 12 hours to allow the flavours to infuse.
5
Bake at 225F for 2 hours.
6
Allow to cool slightly and stir in the alcohol.
7
Store in sterilised jars.
8
Keeps for up to 12 months.

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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: 500 g plums, stoned and halved, 2 oranges, zested and juiced, 250 g dessert apples, diced into 1cm cubes, 100 g currants, and more.

Yes, Fruity Mincemeat falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruity Mincemeat

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