Growing up in Ireland, a mince pie was a staple at Christmas! My Traditional Mincemeat recipe is perfectly spiced and sweet, just like from my childhood.
- 1 medium cooking apple
- 1 ½ cups (7 ½oz/213g) raisins
- 1 ½ cups (7 ½oz/213g) currents
- 1 ½ cups (7 ½oz/213g) sultanas
- 1 cup (8oz/225g) candied mixed peel
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice*
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium lemon zest and juice
- 1 medium orange zest and juice
- 1 cup (6oz/170g) muscovado sugar* (or dark brown sugar)
- ⅔ cup (5oz/142ml) whiskey (brandy or rum)
- 1 stick (4oz/115g) butter cubed
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In a large bowl add all of the above ingredients. Cover and allow to soak and hydrate overnight or for a minimum of 12 hours.
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The next day add the contents of the bowl to a medium-sized saucepan. Simmer uncovered over medium/low heat for roughly 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly. This is a saucy recipe, don't cook off all of the liquid (see video for consistency).
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Store the mincemeat in sterilized jars in a cupboard for up to 1 year. Use in my Homemade Mince pies recipe.
*Mixed spice: If you don't have mixed spice you can make your own or you can use pumpkin pie spice which is made up of similar spices.
*Muscovado sugar: This gives the mincemeat a dark, rich treacle kind of flavor. If you don't have any you can substitute dark brown sugar.
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