Homemade Mincemeat
An easy, suet-free mincemeat. Perfect for mince pies.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
- 4 oz or 110g raisins
- 4 oz or 110g sultanas (golden raisins)
- 8 oz or 225g apples, peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 2 oz or 55g chopped almonds
- 4 oz or 110g brown sugar
- 4 oz or 110g glacé cherries (candied cherries)
- 1 orange, zest and juice
- 2 oz or 55g butter
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp mixed spice (pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 tbsp whiskey, optional
Place everything, apart from the whiskey, in a saucepan and heat gently.
Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then take the pan off the heat.
Let it cool slightly and stir in the whiskey, if using.
At this stage, the mincemeat can be used immediately but will keep well in sterilized jars.
Keyword dried fruit, mincemeat