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Nutrition: per tablespoon

  • kcal0
  • fat4g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs13g
  • sugars12g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0.02g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Peel and grate the apple and set aside. Mix all the ingredients except the apple, whisky and bay leaves in the order they are listed.

  • step 2

    Stir through the apple, then add the whisky once all the other ingredients are completely combined.

  • step 3

    Pack the mincemeat into sterilised jars.

  • step 4

    Tuck a bay leaf into each jar to scent the mincemeat, then seal. Leave for 2 weeks before using. Will keep for 6 months.

RECIPE TIPS
STERILISING JARS

As you can make the mincemeat so far in advance, it’s important to sterilise the jars. The easiest way to do this is to run them through the hot cycle of your dishwasher. Alternatively, wash the jars in hot, soapy water, rinse well and put in a low oven to dry. Make sure you leave the jars to cool completely before filling with mincemeat or the suet will melt.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2007

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.34 ratings

kbdobson

A bit disappointed with this recipe. I read all the comments and noticed someone said it was too “suet-ty” and I agree. The pies were so crumbly they were falling apart in our hands, because of the fat content. Nice flavour though. I’d advise reducing the suet content…

Douglie

question

Why is there no mention of simmering the mixture before packing it into storage jars? Or is the suet left in its shredded for?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. There's no need to simmer this mincemeat before packing it in the jars. Not all mincemeats are cooked before being put in jars, although if you would prefer one that is then you could try our 'Easy mincemeat recipe' (bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easy-mincemeat). We hope…

Luthersmum

question

Can I substitute something non alcoholic for the whisky, or will this affect how long it will keep?

KevO

Fwiw, I much prefer using Brandy. Whatever spirit you use, the alcohol content will evaporate when you cook the pies, only the taste will remain.

daffodil1

question

Can vegetarian suet be used ?

Anna_Glover

Yes, you can use vegetarian suet for this recipe. Thanks, Anna - BBC Good Food Team.

maplelea

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

most delicious mincemeat recipe and easy. Make it every year

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