Jam and Preserve Recipes
Luxury Mincemeat
This is a delicious mincemeat with a lovely buttery flavour
Ingredients
Apples, Cooking
2lb
900 g
Muscavado Sugar
900 g
Currants
2lb
900 g
Raisins
2lb
900 g
Sultanas
2lb
900 g
Mixed Peel
1lb
450 g
Lemon
2 each
Orange, Zest and Juice,
Large, zest and juice
Large, zest and juice
4 each
Mixed Spice
2 tsp
2 tsp
Butter,
Salted or unsalted, cut into small cubes
Salted or unsalted, cut into small cubes
1lb
450 g
Brandy
40 ml
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Method
- Start by melting the butter slowly in a large pan, while you peel and chop the apples
- Add the appples to the pan, together with the zest and juice from the lemons and oranges
- Add all other ingredients and stir to combine
- Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer together until butter is all melted and fruit has softened - approx 15 mins
- Cool slightly before stirring in brandy
- Pot into warm, sterilised jars and seal immediately - this will keep for at least two years
- Makes a great Christmas Craft Fair crowd pleaser
How long will it take to make?
Preparation time:
20 mins
Cooking time:
15 mins
Total time:
35 mins
How much?
Will make approx. 5kgs/11-12lbs
Look after it
Store in a cool place - will keep for at least two years
Useful links
We like to pack our luxury mincemeat in the generous 314ml Orcio
Rosie's Preserving School Workshops
Let's Make Luxurious Mincemeat
