How To Make Blitz ‘n’ Blend Mincemeat

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g mincemeat
200g diced apples
100g raisins
100g dried cranberries
50g chopped almonds
2 tbsp brandy
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a large bowl, combine the mincemeat, diced apples, raisins, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, brandy, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and lemon zest.
Blitz the mixture in a blender or food processor until well combined.
Spoon the blitzed mixture into sterilized jars, leaving a little headspace for expansion.
Place the filled jars on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before sealing the jars.