Festive mincemeat recipe
By Chatelaine3
TOTAL TIME
10 min
Makes
1 1/2 cups
* PLUS Cooling time
Mincemeat recipe. (Photo, Erik Putz.)
This holiday classic brings together all the traditional flavours of the season – and it couldn't be easier to make!
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith apple , peeled and grated
- 1/3 cup finely chopped Sultana raisins
- 1/3 cup dried currants
- 1/3 cup finely chopped mixed candied peel
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 tbsp amaretto
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- COMBINE all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 3 min, stirring halfway through, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir, then let stand until cool. Use right away or refrigerate in a covered container for up to one week.
Figgy pudding
Try using this mincemeat recipe in muffins for miniature Christmas puddings.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 34,
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g,
- Sodium
- 5 mg.
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