Mincemeat (Traditional)
Ingredients
- 675 g cooking apples (prepared weight)
- 450 g seedless raisins
- 450 g sultanas
- 350 g currants
- 450 g shredded suet (vegetable or beef)
- 450 g soft brown sugar
- 225 g candied peel, minced
- 50 g flaked almonds
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- 4 tbsp brandy or dark rum
Instructions
- Peel, core, and coarsely mince apples, raisins, sultanas, currants, and candied peel (food processor pulses OK). Combine in large bowl.
- Add suet, sugar, almonds, lemon zest and juice, and mixed spice; mix thoroughly.
- Cover and leave in cool dark place 2–3 days, stirring 3–4 times daily.
- Stir in brandy/rum; pack into sterilised jars; seal. Mature several weeks for best flavour.