Fruity Mincemeat With Almonds
Capture the festive flavors of the holiday season with this delightful recipe. A blend of grated Bramley apples, dried fruit, aromatic spices, and a touch of brandy create a rich and flavorful mincemeat that is perfect for holiday baking. This homemade mincemeat is easy to prepare and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 months or frozen for longer-lasting enjoyment. Spread the joy of the season with this delicious treat!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 Bramley apples , peeled, cored and grated
- 350g light muscovado sugar
- zest and juice 1 orange
- zest and juice 1 lemon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp allspice
- 100g dried cranberries
- 100g sultanas
- 100g raisins
- 100g currants
- 100ml brandy
- 85g flaked almonds
- 100g shredded suet or light shredded vegetable suet
Instructions
- Put the grated apple and any juices, sugar, and orange and lemon zests and juices into a large saucepan. Bring gently to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the spices, dried fruit and brandy. Set aside until cool.
- Once cool, stir in the almonds and suet. Divide between sterilised jars or plastic containers for the freezer. Will keep unopened in the fridge for up to 3 months, or freeze for up to 6 months.
Cook Time
5M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Makes just over 3 x 450g/1lb jars
Nutrition
- Calories: 80 calories
- Fat Content: 3 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 13 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 13 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 1 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.01 milligram of sodium
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