Name: Nan's Fruit Mince recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup dry apple cider; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed; 1 kg apples cored diced peeled; 1 tsp mixed spice; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 250 g raisins; 125 g sultanas; 125 g currants; 1/3 cup mixed peel; 125 g glace cherries halved; 1/2 cup hazelnuts chopped; 1 orange juiced peeled; 2 tbs brandy

by cookie1 Last updated on 07/09/2019

This is a low-fat fruit mince that is quick and easy to make and keeps for at least 6 months in the fridge...if it lasts that long. - cookie1

Ingredients

1 cup dry apple cider
1 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
1 kg apples cored diced peeled
1 tsp mixed spice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
250 g raisins
125 g sultanas
125 g currants
1/3 cup mixed peel
125 g glace cherries halved
1/2 cup hazelnuts chopped
1 orange juiced peeled
2 tbs brandy

Method

Step 1

Heat cider and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Step 2

Add all other ingredients except the brandy.
Step 3

Partially cover and simmer gently for about 40 minutes until the apples are pulpy and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 4

Remove from the heat and stir in brandy.
Step 5

Put in clean, warm jars.