Boozy mincemeat

Boozy mincemeat

A staple of Christmas, this mincemeat will make the perfect addition to all your seasonal baking

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 3.5kg/7lb

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 - 40 mins

Plus 24 hrs standing time

Method

  1. Wash the dried fruit thoroughly in a colander under the cold tap (you may find it easier to do this in batches) - whatever it says on the packet, washing the fruit is something I've (Ruth Watson) always done. Tip the fruit on to clean tea towels and dry by patting in the cloths.
  2. Put the dried fruit in a very large bowl with the apples, suet, almonds, sugars and spices. Grate the zest of the lemon into the bowl, then squeeze in the juice. Tip in the peel and the alcohol.
  3. Mix all the ingredients very thoroughly - it's easiest to do this with your (very clean) hands.
  4. Cover and leave to stand for 24 hours, asking the family to stop and give it a good stir with a spoon when they pass by.
  5. Pack the mincemeat into sterilised or dishwasher-clean jars (Kilner jars are ideal) and top with greaseproof paper jam covers. Seal the jars tightly and store in a cool place. The mincemeat will last from one year to the next, but's best used within 6 months.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2002.

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  • 05 May 2012

    Holly_Lancashire rated and commented on this recipe

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    Loved this recipe :) will use it again in the future.

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  • 04 September 2012

    lucysamuels82 rated and commented on this recipe

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    By far the best I've ever tasted. Big hit with the family too.

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    31 October 2012

    ag commented on this recipe

    I've just made a batch and it's so good! Easy to put together and tastes perfect. I didn't have suet so used unsalted butter but it worked just as well. Also didn't have mixed peel but added some marmalade. Yummy even before it had a chance to stand overnight. The recipe says it will last at least 6 months but I am sure it will be gone way before that time - it is just too good.

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    31 October 2012

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  • 03 November 2012

    gillydarling commented on this recipe

    Seriously my dears - this would half fill a bucket! I made it in a washing up bowl (especially purchased for this) It looks and smells absolutely divine. If someone could bottle the smell they'd make a fortune! Merry Christmas cooking ;)

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  • 03 November 2012

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  • 13 November 2012

    Susan commented on this recipe

    Wish this recipe was in lbs and oz. Going to muddle through anyway. thanks for the recipe :)

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  • 24 November 2012

    Niki rated and commented on this recipe

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    This recipe has become a family tradition in my house! I do leave out the liqueur as its a bit pricey, but this is a fantastic recipe!

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  • 26 November 2012

    kez10uk rated and commented on this recipe

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    Tried making my own mincemeat for the first time this year, using this recipe- it is so easy to make, smells wonderful and tastes even better. Will definitely use this recipe again :)

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  • 26 November 2012

    kez10uk commented on this recipe

    Tried making my own mincemeat for the first time this year, using this recipe- it is so easy to make, smells wonderful and tastes even better. Will definitely use this recipe again :)

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  • 19 December 2012

    Nathan rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made this recipe with filthy hands and it turned out great!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 3.5kg/7lb

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 - 40 mins

Plus 24 hrs standing time

Ingredients

  • 500g currants
  • 500g muscatel or Californian raisins (or a mixture)
  • 500g sultanas
  • 500g Bramley apples , peeled, cored and chopped fairly small
  • 2x250g boxes shredded beef suet
  • 100g whole blanched almonds , coarsely chopped
  • 350g natural demerara sugar
  • 100g dark muscovado sugar
  • 1 rounded tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 rounded tsp ground mixed spice
  • 1 large, juicy lemon
  • 250g whole mixed peel , chopped into small dice
  • 125ml dark rum
  • 125ml Disaronno Originale liqueur Disaronno
  • 175ml French brandy
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