How to make Mincemeat for Mince Pies - Ultimate Christmas Recipes

suet

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is a plant-based alternative that retains moisture.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

Remove the core and peel off the skin from 500g of cooking apples.

Chop the apple into small pieces and add to a large dish.

Add 800g of dried fruit to the dish.

Add 200g of shredded vegetable suet to the mixture.

Add 300g of dark soft brown sugar to the mixture.

Add 50g of grated almonds to the mixture.

Add 4 tsp of mixed spice to the mixture.

Add 1 tsp of ground cinnamon to the mixture.

Add 1 tsp of ground nutmeg to the mixture.

Grate the zest from 2 oranges into the mixture.

Slice the oranges in half and squeeze in all the orange juice from both oranges.

Mix all the ingredients together using clean hands until combined.

Level off the mixture in the dish.

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

Place the dish in the oven and leave for 10 minutes to allow the vegetable suet to start melting.

Remove the mincemeat from the oven and immediately add 6 tbsp of brandy.

Stir the mixture together while it's still warm.

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