Recipe for cooking christmas mincemeat

Recipes from England :: English Main Dish Meats


Use this for making English Mince Pies.

3 large red dessert apples, cored and chopped
8 oz. raisins
8 oz. currants
8 oz. sultanas
4 oz. fresh dates, stoned and chopped
2 oz. blanched almonds, chopped
1/4 pint brandy or sherry

Mix apples, raisins, sultanas, currants and chop finely in a food processor. Pour into a large bowl.

Liquidize dates, nuts and brandy or sherry. Mix into apple mixture. Pour into clean glass jars, cover, and leave for 3 weeks before using.  To make mince pies, use your favorite pastry recipe.

Yields 2 lbs. .

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