Sandham family mincemeat

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• Gillian

  19 November 2009

  Gillian commented on this recipe

  I live in Sweden where shredded suet is unknown! Is there a mincemeat recipe somewhere that does not have suet in it?

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• seggy muldoon

  13 December 2009

  seggy muldoon rated and commented on this recipe

  

  YuMMy

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• bwyd neis

  21 February 2010

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  26 March 2010

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• bwyd neis

  03 April 2010

  bwyd neis commented on this recipe

  This recipe is wonderful, I used brandy instead of whisky, only because I prefer it. The resulting mince pies were lovely and light, I gave jars as gifts and was complemented on the recipe, the children were particularly appretiative of them! This was my first attempt at mincemeat, however, Iwill make a batch every year from now on.

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• letscook!

  17 September 2010

  letscook! commented on this recipe

  I make mincemeat every year, but this year after sealing the jars the mincemeat has seeped out and when opening the lid the mincemeat has practically burst out. What have I done wrong??!!

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• Emma

  26 September 2010

  Emma rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I make it and give it as gifts with printed recipes on the side. Everyone has complimented me on it and I've had orders this year to make them for friends to give to their friends! I'm thinking about taking some along to the school christmas fayre to sell and see how they go.

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• Kgrimabezzin

  01 October 2010

  Kgrimabezzin rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Have been using this recipe for three years now and ended up mixing a few extra jars up by request each year....a definite success each time, especially when I give mince pies as little presents when I'm inveited over to friends and family

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• SamanthaM

  05 November 2010

  SamanthaM rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Just made this mincemeat it was so easy, hope it tastes as good as it looks and smells!

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• beaker76

  08 November 2010

  beaker76 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  delicious! so much smoother than shop bought stuff and lovely warm spicy flavour.

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• d41d0y

  20 November 2010

  d41d0y rated and commented on this recipe

  

  So easy to make, just grate, chop add and mix! Used rum rather than whisky but I loved how the kitchen filled with the smell of Christmas as I made it. Will be making mince pies with half and giving away the rest. Had to get suet sent to me from England! Can't wait to try.

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• vgleave

  24 November 2010

  vgleave rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Just made this and feel so christmassy already! Really easy to make, the most difficult bit was weighing things out with electric scales which were running out of battery! Used brandy instead of whiskey as thats what i had in the cupboard, cannot wait to taste!

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• Nicky

  26 November 2010

  Nicky commented on this recipe

  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!

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• gabba92

  07 December 2010

  gabba92 rated and commented on this recipe

  

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

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• Anna

  20 December 2010

  Anna rated and commented on this recipe

  

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

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• Allie

  24 December 2010

  Allie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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.

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• Marola

  17 January 2011

  Marola rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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.

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• ness

  14 October 2011

  ness commented on this recipe

  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

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• Annie

  02 November 2011

  Annie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  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.

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• Wendy_nl

  06 November 2011

  Wendy_nl commented on this recipe

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

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Ingredients

• 1 Bramley apple
• 300g raisins
• 300g currants
• 300g shredded suet (use vegetarian if you prefer)
• 250g dark muscovado sugar
• 85g mixed chopped peel
• grating nutmeg
• pinch mixed spice
• grated zest and juice 1 lemon
• 100ml whisky
• 4 fresh bay leaves

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Makes about 1.8kg (4 x 500ml jars)

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Prep 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 Bramley apple
• 300g raisins
• 300g currants
• 300g shredded suet (use vegetarian if you prefer)
• 250g dark muscovado sugar
• 85g mixed chopped peel
• grating nutmeg
• pinch mixed spice
• grated zest and juice 1 lemon
• 100ml whisky
• 4 fresh bay leaves

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