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Mincemeat for Mince Pies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 3
The fruits are simmered till dark and syrupy. Freeze or can.
Ingredients:
900 g tart cooking apples
2 oranges, zest and juice of
1 lemon, zest and juice of
200 g raisins
200 g sultanas
100 g dried cranberries
175 g dark muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
100 g butter
300 ml dry cider
5 tablespoons rum or 5 brandy
Directions:
1. peel,quarter and core the apples, then chop them into chunks and put in a lange heavy based pan. Add the juice and zest, then stir in remaining ingredients.
2. Slowly bring to the boil then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3. When the mincemeat will be cooked it willbe thick and pulpy, the apple broken down and the dried fruit will be plump and shiny.
4. Pack into sterilized jars or cool and freeze in plastic containers.It will keep for 1 month in jars or 6 months in a freezer.
By RecipeOfHealth.com