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Vegan Mincemeat Recipe (no suet)

A Jar of Mincemeat
A traditional British preserve, full of dried fruits, ready for Mince Pies!
Freya
5 from 35 votes
Prep 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
7 days
Total Time 7 days 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Orange - large, cut into quarters, seeded
  • ½ Lemon - cut in half and deseeded
  • 2 Apples - cooking, cored and cut into large chunks
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • ¾ cup Currants - or a mixture of mixed peel, dried cranberries, glace cherries
  • ½ cup dried Cranberries
  • ¼ cup mixed Peel
  • ¼ cup Maraschino Cherries - optional
  • 1 cup Cider - (I used alcoholic, but feel free to use apple juice)
  • cup dark brown Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon, ground cloves, ground coriander, mixed spice, ground ginger and freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ cup Amaretto - or Brandy or Whiskey (optional)

Instructions

  • Using a food processor or blender, process the apple, orange, lemon and most of the dried fruit (keep ¼ cup aside) until combined but not smooth. You don't want any large lumps, but you need some texture. I use a little of the cider to help process it easily.
  • Add this, along with the reserved ¼ cup of dried fruit and the rest of the cider to a large saucepan
  • Bring to a boil, but quickly turn down to a very gentle simmer. Do not cover.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the mixture starts to dry out (the cider has basically evaporated). Stir frequently to avoid the mixture from sticking.
  • Now add the brown sugar, salt and spices, stir well, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and, if using, stir in your alcohol of choice.
  • Decant into sterilised jars. Leave for at least 1 week before using.

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mincemeat Recipe (no suet)
Serving Size
 
1 large jar
Amount per Serving
Calories
3148
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1380
mg
60
%
Potassium
 
3448
mg
99
%
Carbohydrates
 
773
g
258
%
Fiber
 
37
g
154
%
Sugar
 
615
g
683
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
616
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
128
mg
155
%
Calcium
 
587
mg
59
%
Iron
 
12
mg
67
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.