Sweet Homemade Mincemeat.

 

This simple to make seasonal recipe is a wonderful one to have up your sleeve, it is great when used straight away but will also keep in the fridge in a sterilised jar for up to 3 months. This recipe doesn’t use suet, but the apples and juice make it plump and soft so you really don’t miss it! bb mandyxxx

Ingredients

 

125g sultanas

100g dried currants

4 apples – peeled, cored and sliced

1 tablespoon orange zest

5 tablespoons orange juice

125ml apple juice

150g caster sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

 

Method

 

Stir together the sultanas, currants, apples, orange zest, orange juice and apple juice in a saucepan. Place the pan over a medium heat and stir occasionally, until apples are softened, this should take around 15-20 minutes.

Once the apples are softened, stir in the sugar, cinnamon and cloves and mix to combine well.

Store in a sterilized jar in the fridge or use immediately