Homemade Mincemeat Recipe

 

Dare I say it? I never used to be a fan of mince pies!

I find some shop bought mince pies can taste quite strongly of alcohol and I personally don’t like the taste.

Homemade mincemeat, however and I’m there!

My Nan and I have made this mincemeat a few times over the years. We normally make a big batch as the mincemeat lasts years and just gets better with age. The mincemeat tastes so fresh and citrus. I just love it and I think it makes the very best mince pies.

Here is the recipe so you can try it too…

 

 

I N G R E D I E N T S

225g Suet

350g Grated Apple

200g Chopped Dates

900g Mixed Fruit

250g Currants

2tsp Mixed Spice

2 Lemons (Zest and Juice)

115g Dark Muscovado Sugar

225g Golden Caster Sugar

 

This recipe makes enough mixture for 6 Jars.

 

I N S T R U C T I O N S

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and stir them together.
2. Spoon the mincemeat mixture into jars.
3. Can be enjoyed straight away but best left to mature for 2 weeks

 

The Mincemeat can be stored in a cool dark cupboard for years, I have kept it for up to 3!

 

 

You can take a look at a Homemade Mincemeat Recipe Video Starring Rosalie and Nanna on my Youtube Channel.