Monday, 15 December 2008

HOME-MADE CHRISTMAS MINCEMEAT

INGREDIENTS
  • 500 g apples, peeled and chopped finely
  • 250 g sultanas
  • 325 g raisins
  • 200 g currants
  • 200 g candied peel, chopped
  • 225 g vegetable suet
  • 325 g soft dark brown sugar
  • rind and juice of 2 lemons
  • grated rind and juice of 2 oranges
  • 50 g hazelnuts or walnuts, chopped
  • 4 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp of brandy
METHOD

Mix all the ingredients together  in a large bowl thoroughly. ( Except brandy ). Cover with a cloth and leave for 10-12 hours. Then place the mincemeat in a cool oven, 120C, for 21/2 to 3 hours, loosely covered with foil. Then let it cool, add the brandy and store it in clean jars, with waxed discs. Seal and store.

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