Mincemeat

Mincemeat is a traditional English Christmas filling used in mince pies. It's easy to make with brandy-soaked apples, raisins, almonds, and homemade mixed spice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup brandy
• 1 large green apple, peeled and finely chopped
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup dried currants
• 0.5 cup chopped almonds
• 1.125 cups white sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1.25 cups sultana raisins

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare mixed spice: 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.

Step 2

Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.

Step 3

Immerse two clean, 12-ounce jars in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

Step 4

Prepare mincemeat: 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 mixed spice, and cinnamon.

Step 5

Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.