Fruitful Mincemeat

Fruitful Mincemeat

Makes 3 x 1lb jars (48 x 1oz servings)

1 pt per 1oz serving (Original points)

240 g raisins

240 g sultanas

240 g currants

60 g ready to eat, dried apricots, chopped finely

60 g glace cherries, halved and rinsed

60 ml brandy

1 medium pear, peeled, cored and finely chopped

1 medium eating apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

180 g molasses sugar

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp water

2 tbsp margarine

Put raisins, sultanas, currants, apricots, and cherries in a large bowl with the brandy.  Mix well, cover and leave overnight in a cool place. (min 4-6 hours)

Blanch the pear and apple in boiling water for 2 mins, drain well.  Add to dried fruit with the cinnamon and nutmeg.  Stir well.

Put sugar, lemon juice, water and margarine into a small pan, heat gently, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  Pour mixture over the fruit and stir well.

Pack into sterilized jars, seal and label.