Christmas Mince
David Neville
tags:mince
Makes
700gPreparation
40 minsCook
25 minsIngredients
125g golden raisins | |
125g dried cherries | |
125g currants | |
60g dried cranberries | |
250g prunes, quartered | |
125g almonds, skin on, roasted | |
juice & zest of 1 lemon | |
juice & zest of 1 orange | |
125ml white rum (optional) | |
100g raw sugar | |
150ml Seville orange marmalade | |
½ teaspoon allspice | |
1 Earl Grey tea bag |
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Instructions
1. | Place all of the dried fruits into a large bowl. |
2. | Add the chopped almonds, citrus zest and juice and rum (if using) and toss through. |
3. | Bring 400ml water to a boil, pour over and allow the fruits to soften for 30 minutes. |
4. | Place water and fruits into a medium-sized pot and bring to a simmer. |
5. | Add sugar, marmalade, allspice and the tea bag. |
6. | Cook slowly for 20–25 minutes, stirring regularly until thick, glossy and jam-like. |
7. | Discard the tea bag and store the mince in clean jars in the fridge for up to a week. |
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