Mincemeat recipe

[Gemini]

Delia's Recipe for Mincemeat. (kindly supplied by Plantaholic )

450 Gr Bramley Apples cored and chopped quite small
225gr Shredded Suet
350gr Raisins
225 Sultanas
225 Currants
225 Mixed Peel ( I don't put that in mine)
350gr Soft Dark Brown Sugar
The grated zest and juice of 2 Oranges and 2 Lemons
50gr Almonds cut into slivers
4 teasp mixed ground spice
Half a Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
Grated Nutmeg
6 Tablespoons Brandy

Combine all the ingredients except for the brandy and mix well. leave overnight. Pre-heat oven to mark one quarter gas or 222F or 120C . Cover bowl with foil and place in oven for 3 hours. Remove from oven and stir from time to time as it cools. When it is quite cold stir in the brandy. Yum Yum. Makes 2.75 KG. (6lbs) It does keep very well.

[Gemini]

I presume we can make this with vegetarian suet, for the veggies in the family!

[Oma]

Thank you Gem and Plant

[Daisy]

This sounds delicious, Plant. Many thanks, it's a different world from the shop-bought mush. 👍😘😘😘

[Nanto2girls]

I'm going to have a go with this.Will leave out the brandy though.

[Daisy]

Our mincemeat is on its way! OH did all the chopping and peeling while I got the other ingredients sorted out - and then we couldn't find a big enough bowl that w as oven safe, so ended up putting it in the cauldron we use for jams, chutneys etc. So I hope that's ok!

I think in the interests of culinary excellence I should do a thorough testing of the brandy before adding it - it's tough but someone's got to do it!

Our kitchen smelled delicious - until I burnt the toast for the snack we were having at tea time!!! Will I ever get to be a domestic Goddess!

[Plantaholic]

I dearly hope you enjoy the mincemeat. I have been persuaded by my DIL to make puddings, we decided that small individual ones would be best.

[Oma]

I have been steaming individual pudding for the past two days I'm sick of hearing the pans on now but on to last 3, how do you store yours Plant ? I have them wrapped in greaseproof paper at the minute tied with string , never done individual ones before only a couple of large ones and they don't last long once we start eating them so only ever stored them for about 3 month , but we have loads of little ones now , must admit kitchen smells wonderful 😊

[Plantaholic]

I have been making puddings for years using my mothers recipe but latterly they have not been eaten, just the odd piece so I have decided to make individual ones this year. I put fresh greaseproof over the top and just put in a cupboard, the plastic bowls have lids which makes it easier to store. I have just disposed of half a one because it was over 2 years old.

[Oma]

That's what I do with big ones but wondered if storing little ones were different I usually store them on the top shelf of the wardrobe in spare room it's cool in there

[Daisy]

Well, we've made our first ever batch of mincemeat. Plant - you will be pleased to know that it smells and tastes delicious. OH confessed that he put the brandy in as per the recipe, then added another spoonful for luck!!!

Of course, I will now have to make loads of mince pies! You're all welcome to help us eat them.

[Plantaholic]

It keeps for a long time so no rush.

[Gemini]

I haven't made my mincemeat yet but intend to this weekend.
My question is, can it be used for mince pies straight away, or does it need to mature? I want to make mince pies and freeze them.

[Daisy]

Gem - I don't know the correct answer to your question, but I used it straight away (within a couple of days anyway) and it was lovely. Of course, if may be even better with age.

[Plantaholic]

I am sure you could use it now Gemini, I make mine but freeze them uncooked