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Vegetarian mincemeat for mince pies

Heavenly Vegetarian Mincemeat for Mince Pies You'll Love

Delight your holidays with this easy Vegetarian Mincemeat for mince pies, bursting with sweet fruits and warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Base
  • 2 medium apples peeled and diced finely
  • 300 g mixed dried fruits (sultanas, currants, cranberries, etc.) mix various dried fruits for complex flavor
Zesty Brightness
  • 1 medium orange zest
  • 1 medium lemon zest and juice using fresh lemons gives the best results
Warm Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice sub with pumpkin spice if desired
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional for milder spice
Sweetness and Binding
  • 150 g soft brown sugar coconut sugar can be a great alternative
  • 100 g butter replace with plant-based margarine for vegan option
Flavor Enhancement
  • 50 ml brandy use fruit juice for non-alcoholic alternative

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • large saucepan
  • microplane zester
  • juicer
  • sterilized jars

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by peeling, coring, and finely dicing 2 medium apples. Place the diced apples into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Zest and juice one lemon and one orange. Set the zest aside and juice will enhance flavor.
  3. In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the diced apples, citrus zest and juice, mixed dried fruits, ground mixed spice, ground cinnamon, and soft brown sugar. Stir in butter until well-coated.
  4. Gently heat the mixture for about 10–15 minutes, stirring regularly until ready and fragrant.
  5. Remove saucepan from heat and cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in brandy or fruit juice.
  6. Spoon the vegetarian mincemeat into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and store appropriately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure jars are thoroughly sterilized before filling. Experiment with different dried fruits for unique flavors. Allow mincemeat to sit for at least a day for maximum flavor depth.

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