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.
