Mince meat is a filling we put into a sweet pie in the UK. These are a very traditional dish to eat at Christmas and you either love them or hate them. I really enjoy them and so does my husband. Last year I made mince meat, I thought I made this on the hob but apparently I didn’t. I just used a glass jar and put the ingredient into it. This year I decided to try it cooked like a chutney. The results of my experiment were so tasty of course I had to share the recipe with you. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment needed
- Mixing bowl or glass jar
- Stirring Spoon
- Juicer/Fork
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
Ingredients for the filling
- Dried fruit x 300g
- Orange x 1 juice and zest
- Brandy x 2 – 4 tbsp
- Ground ginger x 1 tsp
- Ground nutmeg x 1/4 tsp
- Ground cloves x 1/4 tsp
- Apple Puree x 6 tbsp
Method for filling
- Put the dried fruit into the slow cooker pot jar along with the spices, orange, juice, apple and pear puree and the brandy (optional).
- Mix these ingredients together.
- Turn the slow cooker onto high for 3 – 4 hours or low for 7 – 8 hours.
- Once the dried fruit has softened leave turn the slow cooker off and remove the lid.
- Leave to cool completely.
- When the mince meat has cooled remove and store in an air tight glass jar or container.
- Put in a cool dark place for a few days and then make mince pies or add to other dishes.
- Store in the fridge until you want to use it.
- Then serve and enjoy.
Slow Cooker Mince Meat was is so tasty. It can be made and stored in the fridge or the cupboard for years. It has a lot of brandy in it which will help to keep it. The mince meat is traditionally used in mince pies but this year I thought I would try it in another recipe. Watch out for that during my 24 days of Christmas series. However you decided to eat this filling, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx
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