Quick-to-mix mincemeat

• large Bramley apples↗2

  peeled, cored and finely chopped to give 450g/1lb

• currants↗450g g
• sultanas↗450g g
• raisins↗450g g
• pot mixed candied peel↗200g g
• orange↗zest and juice of 1

  zest and juice of 1

• lemon↗zest and juice of 1

  zest and juice of 1

• dark muscovado sugar↗450g g
• ground mixed spice1 ½ tsp tsp
• Armagnac or brandy↗100ml ml

  plus more if needed

• pack beef or vegetable suet↗200g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put everything except the suet into a large mixing bowl and mix well using your hands. Leave for at least 2 hrs, or overnight if you can. Add the suet, mix again, then spoon into sterilised jars (see tip, bottom left) while they are still warm. Will keep for up to 1 year in a cool, dark place. If the mincemeat starts to look dry as it matures, add a little more brandy.