Ygerna Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I can't belive how childishly excited I am. My Ocado delivery is coming tonight and it will have the last of the ingredients I need to make this tomorrow This will be the first time I have ever made mincemeat so I am a bit nervous but, at the same time, as its a delia recipe I am not too worried either. Ooh, I so LOVE preparing for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I make this every year Its dead simple,really nice to make & tastes wonderful - you will be fine,I promise nb - don't make the mistake I made last year & use lower fat suet,as it goes all horrid when it re sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Good luck with your mincemeat Ygerna I make this one every year *fatfree mincemeat* It keeps for years as there is no suet in it- I have some from 2006 and it is still fine. Plum and apple mince meat made, have just picked up a large tub trug of apples for this years mincemeat Happy cooking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 That recipe looks terrific Might get some more jam jars ready and give that one a go too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I made some earlier this year. Seems to be okay after being kept this long. I have a jar I keep checking just to make sure. Smells so nice and I can't wait to make it into mince pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 I made some earlier this year. Seems to be okay after being kept this long. I have a jar I keep checking just to make sure. Smells so nice and I can't wait to make it into mince pies Why wait Mince pies are not just for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I wouldn't be able to get out the front door if I ate them throughout the year. I love them warm with a bit of icecream on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 I wouldn't be able to get out the front door if I ate them throughout the year. I love them warm with a bit of icecream on top I use them as an excuse to eat brandy cream Ooh, getting all Christmassy feeling just thinking about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I make Delia's mincemeat from her Christmas book every year and it is so nice. Before I made it I wasn't that keen on mincemeat, but this is so citrusy and delicious. I have some in the cupboard from 2 years ago and it is still ok, but it is important to cook it very slowly for the time stated. I made some one year in a new fan oven and a big cast iron casserole and I don't think the temperature was right because it was very mushy and the fat didn't reset in lumps around the fruit, it fermented after about 6 months. I always use the conventional setting on my oven now and just do it in the stainless steel bowl that I have mixed it in sealed with tin foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I have just finished the mincemeat recipe that I listed above. It makes 8 12oz jars and 2 8oz jars. Not nearly enough for my cupboard...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Ygerna - could you post Delias recipie please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Ygerna - could you post Delias recipie please? Here you go... http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/main-ingredient/mincemeat/christmas-easy-home-made-christmas-mincemeat.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thanks, I think I'm going to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thanks, I think I'm going to give it a go. Looks nice doesn't it? I didnt get to make mine yet. Off to get some Bramleys tomorrow so will make it next week now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 It looks so simple I can't believe I haven't thought of it before. Plus so many bought mincemeats add too much fancy stuff and glace cherries which in my opinion should be banned from mincemeat and Christmas cakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Have finished making some of this today - and it smells delish! It didn't make as much as I thought - 2 and 2/3rds of 1lb jars. What I don't know is, do you have to leave it to mature and if so for how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I base mine around Nigella's http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/cranberrystuddedminc_90619.shtml but take her advice to heart and dont put in stuff I'm not keen on! So no mixed peel, glace cherries or currants in mine. And I made it in Feb when all the ingredients were on sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I made some last wekend but put it in the over at the wrong temperature. It is ruined - the chickens are enjoying it though as a small daily treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
