Traditional Boozy Mincemeat with Apples - Lavender and Lovage

Ingredients

• 450ml cider
• 450g soft dark brown sugar
• 450g cooking apples, cored & chopped – no need to peel
• 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 475g mixed dried fruits (sultanas, currants and raisins)
• 110g chopped candied peel
• 110g flaked almonds
• 1 orange, juice and zest of
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 150mls brandy or Cognac