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MINCE PIE FILLING

Prep/Cooking Time: Longer Than 120 Minutes

Printable Version

Ingredients

  • 450g Apple
  • 4 tsp Mixed spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 6 tbsp Brandy
  • 225g Suet (vegetarian)
  • 350g Raisin
  • 230g Sultanas
  • 230g Currants
  • 230g Candied peel
  • 350g Brown sugar
  • 2 Whole oranges
  • 2 Whole lemons

Instructions

  • Wash the apples and remove any labels and or bruised flesh
  • Grate the apple into a large mixing bowl
  • Add to the apple all other ingredients apart from the Brandy
  • Mix together well so all ingredients are evenly disbursed
  • Place the mix in a thick bottomed pan and bring to the simmer over a medium heat
  • Cook the mix for 2-3 hours or until the majority of the liquid has evaporated
  • (The mix will be exceptionally oily. This is how it is supposed to be)
  • Once cooked remove from the heat and add the brandy
  • Leave to cool naturally if intended to use immediately
  • If you wish to preserve till later date then follow canning procedure
  • Once cool keep in the fridge till needed or if canned store in a cool dry place