Monday, December 19, 2011

Vegetarian Mincemeat

3 large Granny Smith Apples
2 Oranges
2 Lemons
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1 t ground ginger
1 t nutmeg
1/2 t ground cloves
1 c butter
12 oz golden raisins
12 oz jumbo black raisins
12 oz red raisins
1/2 c almonds, chopped
6 T brandy (I used Kirsh)

Mix together the raisins, sugar and spices. Core and chop apples, but do not peel them. Add the apples, chopped almonds and butter to the raisins. Zest and juice the lemons and oranges and add that. Cover and let stand overnight, stirring periodically.

Preheat the over to 225F. Stir the mixture one last time and roast for 2 hours. Take out, stir and let cool. You can stir it periodically while it cools. When cool, stir in the brandy. Store in jars.

Once the mince was done, I made these pies. This might be the best dessert I've ever made. The fruit caramelized on the top and they were amazing cooled a little bit out of the oven. I froze them and they are even good warmed up a little in the microwave.

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