Traditional Mincemeat

Traditional Mincemeat

thekitchentable.com

This is an adaptation from an old family traditional mincemeat recipe which was passed down through the family of British food blogger and author Karen Burns-Bo

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  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pint (450ml) of cider
  • 1 lb (450g) soft dark brown sugar
  • 1 lb (450g) cooking apples, cored & chopped (peel can be left on)
  • 1 tsp ground mixed spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 12 oz (350g) currants
  • 12 oz (350g) raisins
  • 8 oz (225g) sultanas
  • 4 oz (110g) glacé cherries, finely chopped
  • 4 oz (110g) candied peel
  • 4 oz (110g) almonds, finely chopped
  • 1 orange, juice and zest of
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest of
  • 1/4 pint (150ml) brandy or 1/4 pint (150ml) rum

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