Mincemeat Recipe #3947527459 - No Meat

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- Ready In:
- 2hrs
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Yields:
-
7 cups
- Serves:
- 14
ingredients
- 2 cups peeled grated apples
- 1⁄2 cup dark raisin
- 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
- 1⁄2 cup dried apricot
- 1⁄2 cup prune
- 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄2 cup dried cherries
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2 cup molasses
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup brandy, divided
- 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
directions
- In small batches, pulse all the dried fruits in a food processor until very finely chopped.
- Melt butter in a large pan.
- Add all ingredients except 1/2 c of brandy and nuts.
- Simmer over very low heat for one hour, stirring frequently, or until the liquid is reduced and the ingredients are stiff and difficult to stir.
- Stir in nuts and remaining brandy. Refrigerate, covered, 2-3 months. Replenish brandy as it evaporates.
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