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Mincemeat
Prep
10 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
24
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother passed down this wonderful mincemeat recipe, and I've been making it for years. It's incredibly quick to prepare, taking just twenty minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights. The blend of warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves not only creates amazing flavor but also offers real health benefits, particularly ginger's natural anti inflammatory properties. What I love most is how affordable these pantry staples are, making this an economical choice for feeding your family something truly special.
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Ingredients
- 11 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 11 teaspoon ground cloves
- 11 teaspoon ground ginger
- 11 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 11 teaspoon ground allspice
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare mixed spice: Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.
- 2
Immerse two clean, 12-ounce jars in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
- 3
Prepare mincemeat: Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.
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