5.0 from 6 votes
Sugar free mincemeat
This naturally sweetened mix of apple, dried fruit, spices and orange is full of festive flavor. Perfect for pies and more.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 approx
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 ½ apples or 2 small, peeled and cored weight
- 2 oz dried apricots (2oz is a little under ⅓ cup)
- 4 oz raisins (4oz is approx ⅔ cup)
- 2 oz dried cranberries (2oz is approx ½ cup)
- 1 orange juice and zest
- 3 tablespoon brandy
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples. Dice the apples and cut apricots small to roughly the size of the raisins.
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan over a medium heat.
- Bring to boil and boil for 15mins with lid on, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool and store in a jar or airtight container until ready to use. You can use it immediately but is better left to mature a few days. It keeps for a good few weeks if canned properly.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
176mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7.3mg
(8%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12approx
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.