Homemade Mincemeat

subheading: Homemade Mincemeat:

4 tablespoons (55 grams) butter

1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened apple juice

2 large apples, peeled, cored, and grated (Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious are good choices)

½ cup (90 grams) dark raisins

½ cup (90 grams) golden raisins

½ cup (70 grams) dried currants

½ cup (75 grams) dried cranberries or cherries

½ cup (100 grams) dried figs (or prunes or dates), chopped

¾ cup (120 grams) candied mixed peel

½ cup (100 grams) candied red cherries, chopped

Zest and juice of one orange or lemon

⅔ cup (140 grams) packed dark brown sugar

⅓ cup (80 ml) dark or light rum

⅓ cup (80 ml) brandy or cognac

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon salt

Directions at joyofbaking.com

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