We're not fond of peel so substituted chopped stem ginger and added some of the syrup. Verdict - best mincemeat ever tasted.

Can't believe I didn't comment last year when I made it! Its gorgeous, I used port as I don't like whiskey, and added a few dark Choc drops. Really yummy lasted well in jars, although this year will make half quantities, as it makes quite a lot x thanks x

I made this in November for Christmas and it was great but I've just used the last jar today and it was wonderful used brandy instead of whisky though

Yummy yummy mincemeat! I have made the pre cooked type for years but this was a revelation! so moist and tasty!!

Yummy yummy mincemeat! I have made the pre cooked type for years but this was a revelation! so moist and tasty!!

Made this in September and have started making my mince pies. People are loving them, especially as they seem to be used to the brandy-style rather than whiskey which works just as well. Will definitely make again next year.

I haven't tried this recipe but usually make my own mincemeat and it sounds great and very quick and easy, I agree thast grated butter could be used instead of suet, I put mine in the freezer for a while before grating when making mincemeat before.

i have made this for my two sisters, who do home baking all the time, for Christmas. I do savoury rather than sweet so this will be a total surprise for them. However, the recipe doesn't say how much nutmeg to use. I have grated about a quarter of one. Will this be enough?

I actually found it dry after cooking in a mince pie and I think this was due to too much suet. It seemed too much as I was making it but carried on because of the recipe. In future I will reduce the amount of suet, but other than that the flavour is wonderful.

This was so easy and looks and smells scrummy - can't wait to make my mince pies in a few weeks!! Took notice of previous comments and only made two thirds the quantity and it filled 3 medium sized Lakeland glass storage jars. So easy and quick to make I shall make some more if this doesn't prove to be enough - best mincemeat recipe I've ever used although I did add a few chopped walnuts to the mix as I like a bit of crunch in my mincemeat!

this is sooooooo easy to make smells yummy yummy in the jar cant wait to make them in a few weeks
Wendy in Holland cold butter (even frozen first then grate) is a substitute for suet.

Simply lovely.

What could I use in place of suet as its not available here in Holland

Tried a Pam Corbin recipe originally last year and no one liked it so tried this. It's a great recipe. Delicious and easy. Looking forward to making and eating it again this year.

absolutely gorgeous never made mincemeat before and will now never be buying ready made in jars again only left it a few days couldnt wait to try it ready to make the next batch

Perfect. Made it in Sept. 2009 and I just finished the last jar this Christmas!! It is only supposed to last three months but the jars were well sealed and there was nothing wrong with the mincemeat. Will be making more for Christmas 2011. To Gillian in Sweden instead of suet you could use grated butter. It's easier to grate if the butter is very cold. I do this when I make a microwave Christmas pudding.

So easy to make and just gets better with time.

Finally baked it into tiny mince pies and everyone agrees that it's just lovely.

I've still got a jar left - I just need to find something to do with it.

We were skeptical about using whisky instead of brandy but this mincemeat was delicious in mince pies even before maturing.

INCREDIBLE, the recipe is PERFECT don't anyone change a thing!!

I make this mincemeat every year and it is fabulous. People who don't normally like mince pies have really enjoyed the filling. It isn't as rich as shop bought stuff and takes hardly any time to make...so well worth making your own...then you can still cheat and buy some ready made pastry but have the satisfaction that you made the filling!