Jewelled mincemeat

Jewelled mincemeat

A lighter, zingier and fruitier version of traditional mincemeat. Can be frozen for up to 6 months

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 1.8kg/4lb

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 45 minutes - 1 hour

Freezable

Can be frozen

Method

  1. Peel, core and chop the apples, then put them in a large pan with the spices, sugar, citrus zests and juices. Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until the apples start to soften. Add the cranberries, raisins and alcohol. Bringto the boil, stirring well, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, uncovered, until thickened. Stir in the apricots, nuts and tropical fruits. Remove from the heat, leave to cool, then pack into sterilised jars. Seal, label and keep for up to 1 month in the fridge, or 6 months in the freezer.

Per tablespoonful serving

64 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 10g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 1g, sugar 5g, salt 0.03 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2003.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 1.8kg/4lb

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 45 minutes - 1 hour

Freezable

Can be frozen

Ingredients

  • 1kg cooking apples
  • 1 tsp ground mixed spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 350g light muscovado sugar
  • grated zest and juice of 3 oranges
  • grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 350g cranberries , fresh or frozen
  • 100g raisins
  • 300ml brandy , rum or sherry
  • 100g dried apricots , chopped
  • 175g mixed nuts (such as brazils, pecans, almonds and hazelnuts), toasted and chopped
  • 250g dried tropical fruits (such as pineapple, papaya, etc), chopped
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Per tablespoonful serving

64 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 10g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 1g, sugar 5g, salt 0.03 g

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