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Baked mincemeat doughnuts
Mincemeat baked doughnuts
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.20 ratings

Get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy the pure pleasure of baking these mince pie doughnuts filled with mincemeat.

Little Eccles mince pies
Little Eccles mince pies
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.21 ratings

From freezer to oven, these cheeky Eccles mince pies are perfect mid-afternoon with an equally cheeky glass of mulled wine. It is Christmas after all!

Nutrition: per 2 tbsp

  • kcal102
  • fat3g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs16g
  • sugars16g
  • fibre1g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Tip the dried fruits and mixed peel into a large bowl. Pour over the brandy, zests and juices. Stir, then cover and leave to soak for 24 hrs.

  • step 2

    Tip the mixture into a large saucepan with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Set over a medium heat and, once the suet has melted, turn up the heat and bubble for a few mins. Pack while hot into sterilised jars (see tip, below). Leave in a cool, dark cupboard for at least a fortnight, or for up to 6 months.

RECIPE TIPS
STERILISING YOUR JARS

To sterilise jars, wash in hot soapy water, rinse well, then leave in a low oven to dry completely before filling.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2012

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amac253

question

What could I use in place of the suet? I am in the states so I don't think I'll have much luck finding that! Thanks

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for your question. You can use butter - freeze the block and then grate it. It's also possible to use veg shortening but it’s very soft and melts at a lower temperature so you would have to keep the mincemeat chilled.

bettykippling

question

Hi all. I wondered if it's ok to use veg suet in this recipe? If so, can I use the same amount? Thanks!

chickenchick

I used it last year and going to use it again. Their is on difference

Clareken

question

Can I substitute the brandy for something non alcoholic ? I don't drink and can't stand the taste.

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for your question. We haven't tested this recipe with any substitutes but you could try using orange juice as an alternative. You will be able to eat it straightaway. Without the alcohol to preserve it, we would recommend refrigerating it and using within two weeks.

mischa81

Can you suggest an alternative to candied peel?

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for your question. You can simply pick one of the other dried fruit ingredients and increase it by 85g.

ldupuy

question

Hello, I'm really interested in this recipe, but as I live in France, getting suet is very difficult. If I follow wome reviews and make it with butter, how long do you think this will last? and does it need to be kept in the fridge in that case? thanks a lot for your help

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goodfoodteam

Yes, butter is perfectly ok to use in this. It will slightly alter the keeping time, so use within 4 months. Store in the fridge once opened.

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