Homemade Mincemeat Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 large green apple, peeled and finely chopped
• 1.25 cups sultana raisins
• 1.13 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup dried currants
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup chopped almonds
• 1.5 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup brandy

Instructions

1. To prepare the mixed spice: In a bowl, combine ground cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat recipe. Store the remaining spice blend in an airtight jar for future baking.
2. Sterilize two clean, 12-ounce jars by immersing them in simmering water while you prepare the mincemeat. Thoroughly wash new, unused lids and rings with warm, soapy water.
3. To create the mincemeat: In a large saucepan, combine diced apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the butter is completely melted. Stir in the chopped almonds, grated orange zest, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice, and ground cinnamon.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for approximately 5 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mincemeat to cool down for about 30 minutes. Stir in the brandy. Carefully spoon the mincemeat into the prepared sterilized jars.
6. Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 months. Savor the delicious flavors of your homemade mincemeat!

Nutrition

• Calories: 156 kcal
• Fat Content: 5 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 20 g
• Sodium Content: 33 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g