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Quick mincemeat

Name: Quick mincemeat
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 1.125kg (enough for 3 X 375g jars)
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 110g sultanas; 170g raisins; 170g currants; 170g grated Bramley apples; 110g suet; 200g soft brown sugar; 100g finely chopped mixed peel; 65g blanched and chopped almonds; ½ tbsp mixed spice; Zest and juice of 1 orange; Large splash of brandy; See our master recipe for https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/mince-pies-shortcrust-pastry/rich shortcrust mince pie pastry here.

Published: 21 Nov 17
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Left it to the last minute? Homemade mincemeat has never been so easy, try this speedy recipe in your mince pies this Christmas.

If you’re organised enough, make it a month ahead, so that it develops a good depth of flavour.

And now you’ve got the filling sorted, make your own shortcrust pastry.

Easy
December 2008

Test kitchen approved

Makes 1.125kg (enough for 3 X 375g jars)
Takes about 20 minutes to make

Left it to the last minute? Homemade mincemeat has never been so easy, try this speedy recipe in your mince pies this Christmas.

If you’re organised enough, make it a month ahead, so that it develops a good depth of flavour.

And now you’ve got the filling sorted, make your own shortcrust pastry.

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Ingredients

110g sultanas
170g raisins
170g currants
170g grated Bramley apples
110g suet
200g soft brown sugar
100g finely chopped mixed peel
65g blanched and chopped almonds
½ tbsp mixed spice
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Large splash of brandy

See our master recipe for rich shortcrust mince pie pastry here.

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Method

In a bowl, mix together 110g sultanas, 170g each raisins and currants, 170g grated bramley apples, 110g suet, 200g soft brown sugar, 100g finely chopped mixed peel, 65g blanched and chopped almonds, ½ tbsp mixed spice, the zest and juice of 1 orange, and a large splash of brandy.
Wash some clean jars in warm soapy water, rinse and dry in a low oven. Spoon the mincemeat into the sterilised jars and seal – they’ll keep for 12 months.