Low Fat Mincemeat Recipes

MINCEMEAT

Steps:

• Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.
• Inspect two 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.

LOW-FAT MINCEMEAT

Steps:

• In a food processor, process the unpeeled orange and lemon until very fine.
• Add currants and raisins to processor and process slightly, but not smooth, just until mixture blends.
• In a large cooking pot, add chopped apples, processed mixture, red wine vinegar and salt; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves and continue to simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes; stirring occasionally.
• When cooked, remove from heat and let cool.
• Spoon mincemeat into a glass container with lid and refrigerate until ready to use.
• You may make your own pastry shells or purchase them in the frozen food section at your market.