Quick-to-mix mincemeat

Ingredients

• 2 large Bramley apples
  
  , peeled, cored and finely chopped to give 450g/1lb
• 450g currants
• 450g sultanas
• 450g raisins
• 200g pot mixed candied peel
• zest and juice of 1 orange
  
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
  
• 450g dark muscovado sugar
• 1½ tsp ground mixed spice
• 100ml Armagnac or brandy
  
  , plus more if needed
• 200g pack beef or vegetable suet

  Method

  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.
  2. Source: bbcgoodfood.com