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Spiced fruit mince
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
Total Time:
20 minutes
Homemade fruit mince - a perfect gift in a beautiful jar with a recipe tag.
Ingredients:
  • 1 large orange
  • 2kg mixed dried fruit
  • 200g packet dried pears, finely chopped
  • 250.00 ml pitted dried dates, chopped
  • 250.00 ml diced dried apricots
  • 500.00 ml dried cranberries
  • 165.00 ml brandy
  • 118.80 gm dark brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 5.00 gm ground ginger
  • 165.00 ml cherry jam
  • 3 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions:
  • Peel orange rind into long strips using a vegetable peeler.
  • Combine dried fruits, orange rind, brandy, sugar, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, jam, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for a minimum of 1 week. Stir every 2 days, adding more brandy if necessary. Remove cinnamon sticks, star anise, and orange rind before using.