Modern Mincemeat Recipe - Cooking Index
Modern Mincemeat Recipe - Cooking Index
| 5 cups | Chopped peeled Granny Smith apples - abt 4 apples | |
| 1 | Quince - peeled, chopped | |
| 1 cup | Chopped dried plums - (4 oz) | |
| 1 cup | Chopped dried sliced persimmons - (4 oz) | |
| 1 cup | Dried sour cherries - (5 oz) | |
| 1 cup | Golden raisins | |
| 1/2 cup | Chopped pitted dates | |
| 2 tablespoons | Minced candied ginger | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Freshly-ground nutmeg | |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Freshly-ground cardamom | |
| 1 cup | Sugar | |
| 3 cups | Apple cider | |
| 1 cup | Scotch | |
| 2 | Cinnamon sticks | |
| 1 tablespoon | Grated orange zest |
Combine the apples, quince, plums, persimmons, sour cherries, raisins, dates, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, sugar, apple cider, Scotch, cinnamon and zest in a 5-quart saucepot. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally, then cover and simmer over low heat, 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
Remove the mincemeat from the heat and let cool to warm. Remove the cinnamon sticks. Place in a nonmetallic bowl or container, then cover and chill overnight.
This recipe yields about 6 cups for 20 to 24 servings.
Each of 24 servings: 155 calories; 5 mg. sodium; 0 cholesterol; 0 fat; 0 saturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram protein; 2.97 grams fiber.
Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 12-18-2002
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