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Ingredients
- 375g/13oz mixed dried fruit with peel
- 3 tbsp brandy (optional)
- 150g/5½oz frozen unsalted butter, grated
- 125g/4½oz dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground mixed spice
- 1 Bramley apple, peeled, grated, core discarded
- 1 orange, juice and zest
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
Method
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Combine all of the ingredients for the mincemeat in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
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Cover with a clean tea towel and leave for 24 hours. It is ready to use immediately.
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To store it for later, sterilise two jars. You can run them through the dishwasher.
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Alternatively wash the jars in hot, soapy water, rinse thoroughly, then put them on a baking tray.
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Dry them in an oven at 110C/100C Fan/Gas ¼ for 15 minutes.
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To sterilise the lids, put them in a small saucepan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes.
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Keep the mincemeat in a cool dry place, or in the fridge until ready to use.
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