Tuesday 18 December 2012

Home-made Mincemeat


Ingredients
Apples, peeled and grated 4 – 5 large
Apple juice 1 ½ cup
Dark raisins 3/4 cup
Golden raisins 3/4 cup
Currants 3/4 cup
Cranberries 3/4 cup
Mixed candied peel 3/4 cups
Dark brown sugar ½ cup
Unsalted butter 60 gm
Cinnamon ground ½ tsp
Allspice ground ½ tsp
Nutmeg ground ½ tsp
Cloves ground ½ tsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Method
Place all the ingredients in a large pan, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. 
Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mincemeat, stirring often, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid is almost evaporated. 
Transfer the mincemeat to a large bowl and let it cool completely. 
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator, at least overnight, or up to a month.

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