Home-made Mincemeat

Home-made Mincemeat

Ingredients

• Apples, peeled and grated 4 – 5 large
• Apple juice 1 ½ cup
• Dark raisins 3/4 cup
• Golden raisins 3/4 cup
• Currants 3/4 cup
• Cranberries 3/4 cup
• Mixed candied peel 3/4 cups
• Dark brown sugar ½ cup
• Unsalted butter 60 gm
• Cinnamon ground ½ tsp
• Allspice ground ½ tsp
• Nutmeg ground ½ tsp
• Cloves ground ½ tsp
• Salt ¼ tsp

Method

• Place all the ingredients in a large pan, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the mincemeat, stirring often, for about 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid is almost evaporated. Transfer the mincemeat to a large bowl and let it cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator, at least overnight, or up to a month.