Mincemeat Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mincemeat Recipe). Mincemeat is a traditional English treat that is usually used as filling for mince pies during Christmas, but it tastes great mixed with vanilla ice cream, as well. This recipe uses butter instead of the traditional suet, which makes this mincemeat suitable for vegetarians. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 12-ounce jars

Mincemeat Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 large green apple

peeled and finely chopped

1 ¼ cups sultana raisins

1 ⅛ cups white sugar

½ cup dried currants

½ cup raisins

½ cup butter

½ cup chopped almonds

1 ½ tablespoons grated orange zest

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup brandy

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine cinnamon cloves ginger nutmeg and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.

Step 2

Inspect two 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

Step 3

Combine apple sultanas sugar currants raisins and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds orange zest 1 teaspoon of mixed spice and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.

Nutritional Information

Mincemeat Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 156.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 21.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 19.5g

Fat: 5g 8%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 132.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 2.1mcg 1%

Calcium: 18.6mg 2%

Iron: 0.4mg 3%

Magnesium: 9.2mg 3%

Potassium: 151.1mg 4%

Sodium: 32.6mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 44.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.