Traditional Mincemeat Recipe

Traditional Mincemeat Recipe

3 servings
Craft my timeless Traditional Mincemeat Recipe to elevate your Christmas staple Mince Pies with rich Irish flavors and festive charm.

Ingredients

  • cooking apple
    1 medium
  • raisins
    1 ½ c
  • currants
    1 ½ c
  • sultanas
    1 ½ c
  • candied mixed peel
    1 c
  • mixed spice
    1 tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    ½ tsp
  • lemon

    zest and juice

    1 medium
  • orange

    zest and juice

    1 medium
  • muscovado sugar
    1 c
  • O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey

    brandy or rum

    ⅝ c
  • butter
    1 stick

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl add all of the above ingredients. Cover and allow to soak and hydrate overnight or for a minimum of 12 hours.

  2. 2

    The next day add the contents of the bowl to a medium-sized saucepan. Simmer uncovered over medium/low heat for roughly 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens slightly. This is a saucy recipe, don't cook off all of the liquid (see video for consistency).

  3. 3

    Store the mincemeat in sterilized jars in a cupboard for up to 1 year. Use in my Homemade Mince pies recipe. Stir well before use.

Traditional Mincemeat Recipe

Traditional Mincemeat Recipe

30 min3 servings

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