10-minute mincemeat

Name: 10-minute mincemeat
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 kg (2 x 500ml jars)
Ingredients: 2 peeled and grated Bramley apples; 200g light muscovado sugar; zest and juice of 1 orange; zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp allspice; 500g mixed dried fruit; 50ml brandy; 100g grated unsalted butter or shredded suet; 1/2 tbsp ground almonds

⏱ 10 mins 🍽 1 kg (2 x 500ml jars) ✅ Easy 🏷 Afternoon tea

Prepare a homemade Christmas mincemeat in only 10 minutes. This versatile mixture is ideal for filling traditional mince pies, but also works wonderfully in Chelsea buns or sweet samosas. It makes a thoughtful homemade gift when presented in jars. The recipe yields 1 kg, which is enough to fill two 500ml jars. The mincemeat can be stored unopened in the fridge for up to three months or frozen for six months.

Ingredients

2 peeled and grated Bramley apples
200g light muscovado sugar
zest and juice of 1 orange
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
500g mixed dried fruit
50ml brandy
100g grated unsalted butter or shredded suet
1/2 tbsp ground almonds

Method

Combine the grated Bramley apples, light muscovado sugar, and the orange and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice, mixed dried fruit, and brandy to the bowl.
Stir in the grated unsalted butter or shredded suet along with the ground almonds until everything is well mixed.
Spoon the finished mincemeat into jars or other suitable containers for storage.
Store the unopened jars in the fridge for up to three months, or keep them in the freezer for up to six months.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories69 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs12 g

Sugars12 g

Sodium4 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryAfternoon tea

DietGluten-free, Vegetarian