Mincemeat Filling for Pies ~ Make it Now for Christmas Gifts in December
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4.8
Mincemeat Filling for Pies ~ Make it Now for Christmas Gifts in December
Description
Combining a variety of chopped dried fruits with freshly grated apple and sugar creates a moist and textured base. Lemon rind and butter are added to balance flavors, followed by warming spices such as mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Adding brandy and Grand Marnier introduces warmth and complexity. After mixing, the mincemeat rests in a cool place for 24 hours, mixed again the next day, and then packed into jars for refrigeration to mature for months.
This filling is ideal for use in traditional pies during the holiday season and can be prepared well in advance. The prolonged resting helps the flavors meld and intensify, making it a thoughtful homemade gift or pantry staple.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup currants
- ¾ cup raisins
- ¼ cup dried apricot chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries chopped
- ½ apple grated, Granny Smith
- ½ cup sugar preferable organic
- 1 tsp lemon rind grated
- 2 oz butter melted
- ½ tsp mixed spice you can make your own if you are in the US
- cinnamon dash
- nutmeg dash
- 3 ½ tbsp brandy
- 1 tbsp Grand Marnier
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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