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Mincemeat

Yields3 ServingsPrep Time12 hrs 15 minsCook Time2 hrs 30 minsTotal Time14 hrs 45 mins

A traditional British Christmas make

 175g raisins
 110g currants
 110g mixed peel, finely chopped or like me use dried cranberries
 175g suet
 250g soft, dark brown sugar
 0.5 tspnfreshly grated nutmeg
 2-3 tspns mixed spice
 Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
 Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
 2 bramley apples Chopped or grated
 4 tblspn brandy
1

Put all ingredients except brandy in a large bowl

2

Stir well making sure all the ingredients are evenly mixed

3

Cover with a clean tea towel and leave overnight

4

Heat oven to 110c

5

Pour the mix onto a baking tray , cover tightly with foil

6

Cook for 2.5 hours

7

The suet will have melted but don’t worry

8

Stir the mincemeat mixture really well and leave to cool, stirring occasionally

9

Stir the mincemeat again, add the brandy and give a final stir

10

Fill sterilised jars with the

11

mincemeat, cover with a wax disc and seal

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3