Fruitmince

Some recipes for fruitmince are matured to merge their flavours, but the same result can be achieved by cooking the mixture over a low heat.

Here is a basic cooked fruitmince recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 large cooking apples
• 1 cup sultanas
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup mixed peel (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup apple juice[?]
• 2 ounces butter

Method

1. Peel and finely chop the apples.
2. Chop the raisins.
3. Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and cook on low heat until the fruit is plump and the apples are translucent.
4. Store in the fridge for up to a week, or use immediately.

If desired, a small amount of brandy or rum can be added to the mixture before or after cooking.

• A matured fruitmince recipe - http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A663626