Fruity mincemeat with almonds

• Bramley apples↗4

  peeled, cored and grated

• light muscovado sugar↗350g г
• zest and juice 1 orange
• zest and juice 1 lemon
• ground cinnamon↗1 tsp ч.л.
• ground nutmeg↗¼ tsp ч.л.
• ground cloves↗¼ tsp ч.л.
• allspice¼ tsp ч.л.
• dried cranberries↗100g г
• sultanas↗100g г
• raisins↗100g г
• currants↗100g г
• brandy↗100ml мл
• flaked almond↗85g г
• shredded suet100g г

  or light shredded vegetable suet

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the grated apple and any juices, sugar, and orange and lemon zests and juices into a large saucepan. Bring gently to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the spices, dried fruit and brandy. Set aside until cool.

2. 2

   Once cool, stir in the almonds and suet. Divide between sterilised jars or plastic containers for the freezer. Will keep unopened in the fridge for up to 3 months, or freeze for up to 6 months.