Christmas Mincemeat Recipe | English Recipes
How to prepare "christmas mincemeat"
christmas mincemeat
use this for making english mince pies.
3 large red dessert apples, cored and chopped
8 ounces raisins
8 ounces currants
8 ounces sultanas
4 ounces fresh dates, stoned and chopped
2 ounces blanched almonds, chopped
1/4 pint brandy or sherry
mix apples, raisins, sultanas, currants and chop finely in a food processor. pour into a large bowl.
liquidize dates, nuts and brandy or sherry. mix into apple mixture. pour into clean glass jars, cover, and leave for 3 weeks before using. to make mince pies, use your favorite pastry recipe.
yields 2 pounds.
