Mincemeat
Makes: 3.2kg (7lb)
675g (1˝lb) Cooking Apples
450g (1lb) Seedless Raisins
450g (1lb) Sultanas
450g (1lb) Shredded Suet
450g (1lb) Soft Brown Sugar
350g (12oz) Currants
225g (8oz) Candied Peel
50g (2oz) Flaked Almonds
2 Lemons
4 tbsp Brandy or Rum
˝ tsp Ground Mixed Spice
Peel and core the apples.
Coarsely mince the apples, raisins, sultanas, currants and candied peel.
Place into a bowl and add the chopped suet, sugar, almonds, mixed spice with the juice and
grated rind of the lemons, mix thoroughly.
Cover with a cloth and leave in a cool dark place for 2 - 3 days, stirring the mixture 3 - 4 times a
day.
Mix in the brandy or rum before potting, pot and seal as jam.
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