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Traditional Mincemeat Recipe

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Servings: 3 cups (900g)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cooking apple, peeled and grated
  • 1 ½ cups (7 ½oz/213g) raisins
  • 1 ½ cups (7 ½oz/213g) currants
  • 1 ½ cups (7 ½oz/213g) sultanas
  • 1 cup (8oz/225g) candied mixed peel
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice*
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 medium lemon zest and juice
  • 1 medium orange zest and juice
  • 1 cup (6oz/170g) muscovado sugar* (or dark brown sugar)
  • ⅔ cup (5oz/158ml) O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey (brandy or rum)
  • 1 stick (4oz/115g) butter

Notes

  • *Muscovado sugar: This gives the mincemeat a dark, rich treacle kind of flavor. If you don't have any you can substitute dark brown sugar.
  • *Mixed spice: If you don't have mixed spice you can make your own or you can use pumpkin pie spice which is made up of similar spices. 
  • *Muscovado sugar: This gives the mincemeat a dark, rich treacle kind of flavor. If you don't have any you can substitute dark brown sugar.