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Nutrition: per tbsp

  • kcal54
  • fat1g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs10g
  • sugars10g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
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Method

  • step 1

    Put everything except the suet into a large mixing bowl and mix well using your hands. Leave for at least 2 hrs, or overnight if you can. Add the suet, mix again, then spoon into sterilised jars (see tip, bottom left) while they are still warm. Will keep for up to 1 year in a cool, dark place. If the mincemeat starts to look dry as it matures, add a little more brandy.

RECIPE TIPS
HOW TO STERILISE YOUR JARS

Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse, then place on a baking tray and put in a low oven for 10 mins or until completely dry. Alternatively, put them through the hot cycle of a dishwasher. If you are using jars with rubber seals, remove the seals and cover in just-boiled water.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2015

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bizzylizzy1uk

Hi. I have noticed some recipes suggest the mincemeat is all mixed together and placed in the oven to cook slightly before putting in a jar, or they suggest placing ingredients in a saucepan with the alcohol and simmer. And then there are other recipes such as yours that dont. All recipes have havd…

geraldine.foley

question

What can I substitute for alcohol

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. You can replace it with extra orange juice and/or cranberry juice combined. However it won't keep for long without the alcohol so there's no need to use sterilised jars. You can keep it in the fridge in an airtight container for about a week. You can also freeze it -…

birchtracey205mwS4eSJk

question

Can you use mixed fruit for this recipe

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes you can use mixed dried fruit. We hope this helps, BBC Good Food Team.

shippers71

question

How long does this take to mature please?

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goodfoodteam

It isn’t essential to mature this, although over time, about 6 weeks, the alcohol flavour and mixed spice will become more mellow.

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