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1 Serve

Ingredients

Gather these ingredients

  • 100 Grams Slivered Almonds
  • 375 Grams Raisins (light)
  • 375 Grams Raisins (dark)
  • 375 Grams Currants
  • 200 Grams Candied Peel
    Can just use candied lemon peel
  • 350 Grams Brown Sugar
    Dark Brown may be substituted.
  • 4 Tbsp Allspice
    Ground
  • 1 Tbsp Nutmeg
  • 2 Fresh Orange
    Zested and juiced
  • 2 Lemon
    Zested and juiced
  • 3 Apples
    Winter type such as Gala or Bramley, core and chope finely, leave on peel
  • 250 Grams Butter
  • 6 Tbsp Brandy
Irish Mincemeat

Method

Mix the mincemeat ingredients

  • 100 Grams Slivered Almonds
  • 375 Grams Raisins (light)
  • 375 Grams Raisins (dark)
  • 375 Grams Currants
  • 200 Grams Candied Peel
    Can just use candied lemon peel
  • 350 Grams Brown Sugar
    Dark Brown may be substituted.
  • 4 Tbsp Allspice
    Ground
  • 1 Tbsp Nutmeg
  • 2 Fresh Orange
    Zested and juiced
  • 2 Lemon
    Zested and juiced
  • 3 Apples
    Winter type such as Gala or Bramley, core and chope finely, leave on peel
  • 250 Grams Butter
1

Place all the measured ingredients into an oven-proof dish, placing the butter on top. Cook in a 215 F oven for 3 hours (or use a slow cooker), stirring only occasionally. When done, remove from the oven and stir in about 6 tablespoons of brandy, if desired. Cool, stirring once in a while so that the moisture is absorbed. Can be packed into sterlized jars and stored in a cool cupboard or placed into containers and stored in the fridge. Makes about 3000 grams which is enough for four pies or oodles of tarts. Makes a great Christmas gift.

Note: Leftover mincemeat can be used to make a quick dessert. Layer it with custard pudding and top with whipped cream.