Dessert for 2
Fruit Mincemeat
Apples, orange, dried fruit, spices, lemon juice, and brandy simmer together into a thick sweet filling.
$18.00for 4 servings
$4.50 per serving$18.00 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $1.68Typical price |
| Oranges$1.49/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.50Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet apples
- 1 large orange
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 cup brandy
Steps
- Peel, core, and finely chop the apples, then grate the orange zest and squeeze its juice.
- Combine the apples, orange zest, orange juice, raisins, golden raisins, apricots, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and soft.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the brandy.
- Cool the mincemeat for 5 minutes before using or storing.
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