Christmas Fruit Mince

Make this Christmas Fruit Mince at least 24 hours ahead of when it is needed. It will keep for months in a jar in the fridge and improves with age. It can be used in all kinds of ways, including in a Festive Fruit Mince Tart and Festive Gubana.

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Christmas Fruit Mince
300g currants   150g good-quality raisins, chopped   150g cranberries   3 apples, peeled and grated   1 packed cup soft brown sugar   ½ tsp ground cloves   1 tsp ground allspice   finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon   ½ cup brandy   ¾ cup hazelnuts or pine nuts, toasted and chopped

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Prep time:: 10 mins
Makes:: about 1kg

300g currants
150g good-quality raisins, chopped
150g cranberries
3 apples, peeled and grated
1 packed cup soft brown sugar
½ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground allspice
finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ cup brandy
¾ cup hazelnuts or pine nuts, toasted and chopped

Place all ingredients except the nuts in a large bowl and mix to combine. Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge until needed. When ready to use, stir in the hazelnuts or pine nuts.

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7 comments

Can the Christmas Fruit Mince be doubled easily. I was wondering about the apples. Sue

Sue October 06, 2020

Hi Julie, You can read more about Christmas Mince here on the blog https://www.annabel-langbein.com/annabel/blog/sweet-and-spicy-christmas-mince/ I prefer a lower-fat, lighter mince hence have not included suet, but if you search traditional christmas mince there are many recipes that do include suet and apples. Happy christmas!

Annabel Langbein December 05, 2017

Hi Guyton, you can use orange juice in replacement of the brandy. You could also boil off the alcohol by bringing the brandy to the boil and simmering for a few minutes. Happy christmas!

Annabel Langbein December 05, 2017

Can you use any other ingredient than brandy they are for my kids

Guyton December 04, 2017

Am wNting to make a mince with suet and Granny Smiths.. can you help

Julie Capner October 12, 2017

Hi Faye - it will still be fine to use. The nuts might just be a little soft! Best not to keep it for too many months as nuts do go rancid. Happy christmas!

Annabel Langbein December 22, 2016

I didn't read the method properly and put the nuts in too, it's been in the fridge for a couple of weeks :-(

fayenz December 07, 2016