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Christmas Catering Recipes:
1.  Mince Pyes
2.  Whirly Mince Pies
3.  Mincemeats:
     a. Easy
     b. Suetless
     c. Cherry & Walnut
4.  Cranberry Puffs

5.  Mum’s Christmas Cake
6.  Carol Singer’s Pepper Cake
7.  Christmas Raised Vegetable Pie
8.  Pot Roast Venison in Red Wine Sauce
9.  Bramley Apple and Parsnip Soufflé

Cherry and Walnut Mincemeat

Ingredients

8oz (225g) cooking apples, peeled cored and roughly chopped

8oz (225g) raisins

4oz (125g) mixed candied peel

4oz (125g) glacé cherries, washed, dried and finely chopped

4oz (125g) walnuts, finely chopped

8oz (225g) suet (beef or vegetarian)

8oz (225g) soft brown sugar

8oz (225g) currants

8oz (225g) sultanas

½ level teaspoon grated nutmeg

½ level teaspoon ground mace

1 level teaspoon mixed spice

3 tablespoons brandy or sherry

 

Method:

  1. Mix together the apples, raisins and candied peel and push through a mincer into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add all the other ingredients to the mixture and mix well.
  3. Cover with a clean cloth or tea towel and leave to stand for 2 days.
  4. Stir again and pack in clean dry jars.
  5. Cover with waxed circles and cellophane as for jam.
  6. Store in a cool, dry place.