"Here is a classic mincemeat recipe without any suet. You can mix up the dried fruits a bit, substituting dried cranberries, cherries or blueberries for some of the raisins and sultanas. Perfect for your mince pies at Christmas!..."
INGREDIENTS
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250g seedless raisins
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250g sultanas
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250g currants
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65g mixed peel
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250g cooking apples, peeled and finely chopped
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125g butter, softened
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grated zest of 1/2 a lemon
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grated zest of 1/2 an orange
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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pinch of nutmeg
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pinch of allspice
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250g dark brown soft sugar
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250ml brandy or dark rum