Ingredients for - Orange & brandy mincemeat
1.
150g sultanas
2.
150g raisins
3.
125g currants
4.
100g mixed peel
5.
2 Bramley apples (about 250g), peeled, cored and grated
7.
2 oranges , zested and juiced (you’ll need about 200ml juice)
8.
75ml brandy
10.
2 tsp ground mixed spice
12.
1 tsp ground nutmeg
13.
½ tsp ground cloves
14.
100g suet (vegetarian, if needed)
How to cook deliciously - Orange & brandy mincemeat
1 . Stage
Tip all the ingredients, except the suet, into a large bowl and mix well using your hands. Leave to soak for at least 2 hrs, or ideally overnight.
2 . Stage
Add the suet, mix again, then spoon the mincemeat into sterilised jars while they’re still warm. Will keep unopened in a cool, dark place for up to a year. If the mincemeat starts to look dry as it matures, add a little more brandy.
Recipe information
Cooking:
15 min.
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