Well, I know it is still very early, but, these mince pie fillings take quite some time to ferment, so, why not? Yes, instead of Xmas Cake (which is my household tradition), I am planning on making Mince Pie this 2023. This is super easy to put together and I am pretty sure you have most of the ingredients on hand. So, do not buy any store-bought mince pie fillings and make this instead. See ya on Xmas.
Ingredients:
(Make 1 kg)
Red Gala Apples / Honeycrisp Unpeeled Cored Coarsely Diced, 2
Fresh Orange Zest, 1 Orange
Fresh Orange Juice, 1 Orange
Fresh Lemon Zest, 1 Lemon
Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 Lemon
Dried Fruit Mix, 500g A Combination of Raisins, Sultanas, Currants and Dried Apricots
Lard / Beef Suet, 250g
Light Muscovado Sugar, 250g
Orange Marmalade, 50g
Hazelnuts / Almonds, 25g
Cookie Spice Blend Homemade, 1 TSP
Brandy / Rum, 65g
Cointreau / Grand Marnier, 50g
Equipment:
Sterilized Jars
Directions:
Please visit my "Cookie Spice Blend" page for the recipe.
Transfer apples, orange zest, juice, lemon zest and juice into a large mixing bowl.
Mix until well combined.
Add in the rest of the ingredients.
Mix to combine well.
Transfer to sterilized jars and set aside in a cool dark place for at least 3 months.
It can last for as long as 1 year.
All the yummiliciousness...