Mincemeat by Gluten Free Flour Company

Credited to: Gluten Free Flour Company

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Difficulty: Well worth the effort

Serves 12

Ingredients

  • 50g (1½oz) sultanas
  • 50g (1½oz) raisins
  • 50g (1½oz) currants
  • 50g (1½oz) gluten free suet*
  • 20g (¾oz) flaked almonds
  • 20g (¾oz) chopped mixed peel
  • 100g (3½oz) cooking apple
  • 1 small carrot
  • ½ orange, zested and juiced
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 50g (1½oz) dark soft brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 40ml (3 tbsp) brandy
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) dry sherry

Notes: *Please check our Food and Drink Information for suitable products.

Method

  1. Finely chop the raisins, sultanas and currants  
  2. Place them in a bowl with the suet and the chopped mixed peel
  3. Lightly chop the almonds and add them to the bowl 
  4. Peel, core and grate the apple and grate the carrot and add both to the bowl 
  5. Stir everything together with the orange zest and juice, the lemon juice and the sugar
  6. Stir in the spices, the brandy and the sherry
  7. Transfer into a jar and cover with an airtight lid.

Hints and tips:

Allow to mature for at least 3 weeks before use.