Low Fat Mincemeat

Low Fat Mincemeat

Makes 3 x 480g (1lb) jars or 96 x 15g (½oz) servings

Points per recipe: 48

Points per 15g serving: ½

240g seedless raisins

240g, sultanas

240g currants

60g glace cherries, quartered & rinsed

60ml brandy

1 eating apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

½ tsp ground mixed spice

180g light or dark muscovado sugar

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp water

2 tbsp polyunsaturated margarine

Put the dried fruit and cherries into a large bowl with the brandy.  Stir well and leave in a cool place for a whole day, stirring occasionally.

Blanch the chopped apple in boiling water for about 2 mins.  Drain well and add to the soaked fruit with the spice, stirring well. Put the sugar, lemon juice, water and margarine into a pan.  Heat very gently until the sugar has melted.  Add to the fruit and stir well.

Pack into sterilised jars, seal and label.