ingredients
- 160g finely chopped apple
- 300g mixed fruit and peel
- 100g Sweet Freedom CINNAMON SYRUP
- 2 tsp Sweet Freedom Barista Pumpkin Spice Syrup
No suet, no fuss and just four ingredients... this homemade mincemeat is sweetened with our CINNAMON SYRUP and a splash of Pumpkin Spice syrup for that proper Christmas smell. Spoon it into mince pies, our mince pie crumble bars or our vegan Christmas pudding, or pop it in a pretty jar as a homemade gift.
make
- Put all of the ingredients in a saucepan (add more spice if you fancy!) and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Turn down the heat and simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes until the fruit is plump and has soaked up most of the syrup.
- Spoon into clean jars (we love reusing our CHOC POT jars) and leave for a few days before using, so the syrup really soaks into the fruit.
tips & swaps
- No Pumpkin Spice syrup? Use 1 tsp mixed spice instead.
- Extra zing: stir in the zest of an orange or lemon.
- Extra crunch: add a handful of chopped almonds or pecans.
- Finer texture: grate the apple rather than chopping it.
easy mincemeat FAQs
Is mincemeat vegan?
Traditional mincemeat is made with beef suet, so many shop-bought jars aren't. This one has no suet at all, so it's vegan.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes, it makes a lovely homemade present. Spoon it into a pretty jar and add a handwritten label.
