Mincemeat Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Mixed Spice:; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; Mincemeat:; 1 large green apple, peeled and finely chopped; 1 1/4 cups sultana raisins; 1 1/8 cups white sugar; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup brandy

Servings: persons

Mixed Spice:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Mincemeat:
1 large green apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/4 cups sultana raisins
1 1/8 cups white sugar
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup brandy

1
Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.
2
Inspect two 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3
Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Mixed Spice:, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, 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.

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