Mincemeat Filling for Pies ~ Make it Now for Christmas Gifts in December

Name: Mincemeat Filling for Pies ~ Make it Now for Christmas Gifts in December
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 d 15 min
Yield: 1 pint
Ingredients: ¾ cup currants; ¾ cup raisins; ¼ cup dried apricots; ⅓ cup dried cranberries; ½ granny smith apple; ½ cup sugar; 1 tsp grated lemon rind; 2 oz butter; ½ tsp mixed spice; Dash of cinnamon; Dash of nutmeg; 3 ½ tbsp brandy; 1 tbsp Grand Marnier

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Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 d
Total Time
2 d 15 mins
Servings
1 pint
Calories
1588 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
British, Scottish

Mincemeat Filling for Pies ~ Make it Now for Christmas Gifts in December

Orla David

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A super easy and delicious mincemeat concoction for making mince pies and more over the holidays.

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Ingredients

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¾ cup currants
¾ cup raisins
¼ cup dried apricots chopped
⅓ cup dried cranberries chopped
½ granny smith apple grated
½ cup sugar preferable organic
1 tsp grated lemon rind
2 oz butter melted
½ tsp mixed spice you can make your own if you are in the US
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
3 ½ tbsp brandy
1 tbsp Grand Marnier

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Instructions

Place the dried fruit, grated apple, sugar, lemon rind and butter into a bowl and mix well.
Add the spices, brandy and Grand Marnier. Mix well, cover and place in a cool place for 24 hrs.
Mix the mincemeat the next day; leave for another 24 hrs.
Stir well and put into a clean pint jar, or airtight container, packing it down to avoid air gaps. I warmed the partially packed jar in a bowl of warm water to melt the butter a bit. Seal and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tbsp Calories 1588kcal (79%) Carbohydrates 270g (90%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 406mg (17%) Potassium 1693mg (48%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 161g (322%) Vitamin A 2834IU (57%) Vitamin C 165mg (183%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1pint

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1588 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1tbsp
Calories	1588kcal	79%
Carbohydrates	270g	90%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	48g	74%
Saturated Fat	30g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	2g	100%
Cholesterol	122mg	41%
Sodium	406mg	17%
Potassium	1693mg	36%
Fiber	14g	56%
Sugar	161g	322%
Vitamin A	2834IU	57%
Vitamin C	165mg	183%
Calcium	128mg	13%
Iron	6mg	33%