fruit mincemeat recipe

 

Here is a recipe for fruit mincemeat:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups raisins

• 1 cup currants

• 1 cup dried cranberries

• 1 cup chopped dried apricots

• 1 cup chopped dates

• 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel

• 1/2 cup chopped candied lemon peel

• 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger

• 1/2 cup apple cider

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp ground allspice

• 1/2 tsp ground cloves

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 cup brandy or rum

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the raisins, currants, cranberries, apricots, dates, candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, and candied ginger.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and salt.

3. Pour the apple cider mixture over the fruit mixture and stir until the fruit is evenly coated.

4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

5. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Spread the fruit mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.

7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is lightly browned and fragrant.

8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the fruit mixture cool completely.

9. Once the fruit mixture is cool, stir in the brandy or rum.

10. Store the fruit mincemeat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

Note: This fruit mincemeat can be used as a filling for pies, tarts, or other baked goods, or served as a condiment with cheese or crackers.