Dessert for 2

Fruit Mincemeat

Name: Fruit Mincemeat
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British and Irish
Ingredients: 2 large sweet apples; 1 large orange; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1/2 cup brandy

$19.44for 435 minServes 2

Apples, orange, dried fruit, spices, lemon juice, and brandy simmer together into a thick sweet filling.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Apples, 0.95 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.95 lb	$1.68Typical price
	Oranges, 0.45 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.70Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 10 oz$0.45/oz typical	10 oz	$4.50Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1.25$0.60 each typical	1.25	$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.72

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

British and Irish Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Desserts

Typical price

$4.86 per serving$19.44 for 4

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Ingredients

2 large sweet apples
1 large orange
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 cup brandy

Steps

Peel, core, and finely chop the apples, then grate the orange zest and squeeze its juice.
Combine the apples, orange zest, orange juice, raisins, golden raisins, apricots, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a saucepan.
Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring often, until thick and soft.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the brandy.
Cool the mincemeat for 5 minutes before using or storing.