Mincemeat often requires an overnight soak in the alcohol, often brandy, to plump up the dried fruit. Some recipes require a cooking stage, to heat the mincemeat through and help to seal the jars.

To make the mincemeat, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Cover with a clean tea towel and allow to stand overnight for the fruit to absorb the juice and brandy. You can use the ...

This recipe is from Delia's Happy Christmas. Makes 24 (18 if using 1lb/450g mincemeat). Scroll to the bottom of the Method to see questions Lindsey has answered on this recipe Make up the pastry by ...

"Once again, over the years we have never found a match for this mincemeat recipe, so if I can persuade you to make it, you will never want the bought stuff ever again. It really is dead simple to ...

While excellent in B. Smith’s mincemeat cookie recipe, as well as the status quo pie, pancakes and oatmeal would gladly ...

Vegan Mincemeat Pancakes is a guest recipe by Sam Dixon so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe Whisk together the oat or almond milk, vinegar and vanilla extract in a jug. Whisk ...

This delicious autumnal recipe for Apple & Mincemeat Gingerbread Tea Loaf can be made all year round, but it’s fabulous served as part of a Bonfire Night, or Halloween Night tea. Made with a reecipe ...