THought it would be good to add some pictures to this mincemeat recipe that I posted last blog. Doesn't hurt to repost it again. Really is easy to make, and tastes soooo much better than store bought. I puree the finished result so that it is not so chunky.
MINCEMEAT (VEGETARIAN) 2011
2 large apples, grated
1 12 ounce can frozen apple juice, thawed
1 cup dried apples, chopped
¾ cup dark raisins
¾ cup golden raisins
3/cup dried currants
¾ cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup mixed candied peel
1/3 cup candied lemon peel
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup dark rum ( maybe a little more)
½ cup brandy ( this time I used 1 cup brandy since there wasn't any rum in the house)
4 tablespoons butter
½ tsp gr. Cinnamon
½ tsp gr. Allspice
½ tsp gr nutmet
½ tsp cloves
Pinch kosher salt
Combine in large pot. Cook till it boils, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often for about 30 minutes, till liquid is almost evaporated. Transfer to large bow. Cool.Puree to smooth out . Use immediately, or can , or freeze. If you leave in fridge, it will keep for about a month, but stir in a ¼ cup brandy every week. Wow! That would be rich!
