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Vegan Mincemeat (Made Without Suet)

Fruity mincemeat for mince pies, made with a vegetarian alternative to suet!

Course Dessert
Cuisine vegan
Keyword vegan mincemeat
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 99 kcal

Ingredients

  • 50 g Vegan margarine (3 tablespoons)
  • 330 g Dried fruit, roughly chopped (2+⅓ cups) I used a mixture of raisins, dried cranberries, sultanas and glace cherries
  • 50 g Mixed peel (3 tablespoons)
  • 1 Small Bramley apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped sub for any other green apple
  • 50 g Finely chopped blanched almonds (⅓ cup)
  • 100 g Light brown sugar (½ cup)
  • ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ Teaspoon All spice I used this one
  • Zest and juice ½ Lemon
  • 150 ml Dark rum, sherry or brandy (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) sub for fruit juice for mincemeat without alcohol

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a large pan.

  2. Place the pan over low heat and stir occasionally until the margarine has melted.

  3. Cover the pan with a lid and very gently simmer for around 10 minutes, stirring every so often.

  4. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool before storing. If using for mince pies, it's best if stored in the fridge 24-48 hours before using.

Recipe Notes

  • Store in airtight containers, zip lock bags or jars in the fridge for up to 1 month.
  • If you stir in the alcohol at the end, once the mixture has cooled, you can store mincemeat in sterilised jars for up to 2 years in a cool, dry place.
  • This recipe makes around 750g of vegan mincemeat or 3 packed cups. It's enough to fill 12-24 mince pies, depending on how deep the pies are. Multiply or divide the recipe as needed.
  • The liquid part of the mixture will seem quite runny at first but will become thicker and stickier after 24 hours in the fridge. 
  • Recipe is adapted from Mary Berry's special mincemeat.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mincemeat (Made Without Suet)
Amount Per Serving (32 g)
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 17mg1%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 1g2%
* All values are an estimate only and will vary depending on the food brands used.